In addition to our members and volunteers, we are grateful to those who commit their time and extra efforts to keep this vital institution thriving. 

Staff 
  • Laura McCarthy Cota - Executive Director  
    Museum and Events Administration, Curation and Museum Education
  • Chris Rodgers - Facilities Manager ​  

Board of Directors
  • John Sullivan, President
    Newspaper publisher: Executive, Programs, Gift Shop
    Memberships, Special Exhibits, Lease, Grants, Strategic Planning,
    Endowment Committees
  • Stephen Woodruff, Vice President
    Attorney: Executive & Programs Committees
  • Jane Haugen, Secretary
    Retired teacher: Programs & Special Exhibits Committee
  • Maureen Hull, Treasurer
    Retired CPA: Executive, Budget, Membership, Programs
  • Lori Benner
    Small business owner: Programs, Endowment Committee
  • Vanessa Brittan
    Rancher: Executive, Programs, Memberships, Special Exhibits, Strategic Planning Committees
  • Duane Colmey, DVM
    Veterinarian:  Special Exhibits, Programs,
  • Jan Curtis
    Homemaker: Programs, Special Exhibits Committees
  • Bob Ebinger
    Properties owner: Building, Lease Committee
  • Tyler Erickson
    Bank manager: Events Committee
  • Bob Gersack
    Retired bank president: Endowment, Special Exhibits, Lease & Building Committees
  • Tom Gierhan
    Realty manager:  Budget, Strategic Planning
  • Barney Hallin
    Surveyor:  Building, Programs Committees
  • Dee Dee Morford
    Business owner: Programs, Membership Committees
  • Mike Patrick
    Mechanical design & construction:  Building, Strategic Planning
  • Victoria Schilling
    Homemaker: Programs & Membership Committees
  • Sarah Skofield
    Insurance agent & owner
  • Ed O'Donnell
    Film industry: Programs Committee
  • Stan Todd
    Retired geologist: Programs, Membership Committee
  • Tom Vincent
    Hotelier/lodging industry consultant: Building, Lease Committee

Trustee Emeritus
  • John Fryer
    Business proprietor: Executive, Gift Shop, Memberships & Lease Committee


While acknowledging in passing our many unnamed former trustees and staff over the years, we also tip our hat to past directors:  Cynthia M. NeSmith, from 1987 to 1995, and Diana L. Seider, from 1995 to 2017.