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
Acoma Gaither, Public Programs Manager • acoma.gaither@hennepinhistory.org
Rosella DePietro, Communications Manager • rosella.depietro@hennepinhistory.org
Summer Erickson, Visitor Services Manager, Collections Assistant • summer.erickson@hennepinhistory.org
Seth Goodspeed, Development & Membership Manager • seth.goodspeed@hennepinhistory.org
Linda S. Koutsky, Editor in Chief Hennepin History Magazine • linda.koutsky@hennepinhistory.org
Sandy M Pavelka, Bookkeeping Service • sandy.pavelka@hennepinhistory.org
Michele Pollard, Archivist • michele.pollard@hennepinhistory.org
Katherine Stotis, Processing Archivist• katherine.stotis@hennepinhistory.org
Alyssa Thiede, Curator • alyssa.thiede@hennepinhistory.org

Board of Directors
Pamela Moore, President
Becky Timm, Vice President
David Frank, Secretary
Kathleen Boe, Treasurer
Jacqueline R. deVries
Jamil Ford
Michael Goggin
Elizabeth Hinz
Becki Iverson
Amy Lucas
Matthew McNeil
Ex Officio Members
Commissioner Debbie Goettel
Commissioner Kevin Anderson
Principal Aide Kristy Janigo


The Board of Directors maintains the following standing committees.
- Executive
- Building & Grounds
- Development
- Finance
- Governance
- Program
Community members are welcome to serve on these committees. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us for more information.