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, Communications & Visitor Services Manager • rosella.depietro@hennepinhistory.org
Summer Erickson, Visitor Services Supervisor / Collections Assistant • summer.erickson@hennepinhistory.org
Seth Goodspeed, Development Specialist • seth.goodspeed@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 Supervisor • kaalid.omar@hennepinhistory.org
Sandy M Pavelka, Bookkeeper • sandy.pavelka@hennepinhistory.org
Alyssa Thiede, Curator • alyssa.thiede@hennepinhistory.org
Board of Directors
Jacqueline R. deVries, President
Kendal Killian, Vice President
Kristina Youso, Secretary
Kathleen Boe, Treasurer
Chuck Ballentine
Sonya Burke
Michael Goggin
Matthew McNeil
Pamela Moore
Becky Timm
Ex Officio Members
Commissioner Debbie Goettel, Principal Aide Casey Meinhardt
Commissioner Irene Fernando, Principal Aide Bill Emory
The Board of Directors maintains the following standing committees.
- Executive
- Board Governance
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Finance
- Development
- Building
Community members are welcome to serve on these committees. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us for more information.