Meet the HHM Staff.
Hennepin History Museum has a dedicated, professional staff with diverse interests, specialties and talents. They help tell the stories that make the museum come alive.
John Crippen, Executive Director • john.crippen@hennepinhistory.org
James Bacigalupo, Design & Operations Manager • james.bacigalupo@hennepinhistory.org
Rosella DePietro, Visitor Services • rosella.depietro@hennepinhistory.org
Michele Hagen, Interim Archivist • michele.hagen@hennepinhistory.org
Sophie Hunt, Public Programs Manager • sophie.hunt@hennepinhistory.org
Linda S. Koutsky, Editor in Chief Hennepin History Magazine • linda.koutsky@hennepinhistory.org
Kaalid Omar, Visitor Services Assistant • kaalid.omar@hennepinhistory.org
Alyssa Thiede, Curator • alyssa.thiede@hennepinhistory.org
Board of Directors
Kim Wm. Jeppesen, President
Tina Sanz, Vice President
Becka Rahn, Secretary
Shawn Hartfelt, Treasurer
Chuck Ballentine
Jacqueline R. deVries
Barbara Grahn
Kendal Killian
Pamela Moore
Bridget Sullivan
Becky Timm
Ex Officio Members
Commissioner Debbie Goettel, Principal Aide Casey Krolczyk
Commissioner Irene Fernando, Principal Aide Bill Emory
The Board of Directors maintains the following standing committees.
- Executive
- Board Governance
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Finance
- Personnel
- Development
- HSR (Building)
Community members are welcome to serve on these committees. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us for more information.