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
Rosella DePietro, Communications Manager • rosella.depietro@hennepinhistory.org
Alex Weston, Manager of Guest Services and Administration • alex.weston@hennepinhistory.org
Claire Leslie Johnson, Development Manager • claire.lesliejohnson@hennepinhistory.org
Sandy M Pavelka, Bookkeeping Service • sandy.pavelka@hennepinhistory.org
Michele Pollard, Archivist • michele.pollard@hennepinhistory.org
Alyssa Thiede, Curator • alyssa.thiede@hennepinhistory.org
Board of Directors
Pamela Moore, President
David Frank, Vice President
Rebecca Merrill, Secretary
Kathleen Boe, Treasurer
Nicole Bauknight
Jacqueline R. deVries
Michael Goggin
Elizabeth Hinz
Karl Holter
Jessica Kohen
Jon Lewis
Amy Lucas
Gary Peterson
Michael Rainville, Jr.
Debra Stone
Sarah Wovcha
Glenn Woythaler
Ex Officio Members
Commissioner Debbie Goettel
Commissioner Jeff Lunde
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.