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

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

Jacqueline R. deVries, President
Kendal Killian, Vice President
Becka Rahn, Secretary
Shawn Hartfelt, Treasurer
Chuck Ballentine
Kathleen Boe
Sonya Burke
Michael Goggin
Matthew McNeil
Pamela Moore
Tina Sanz
Becky Timm
Kristina Youso

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.