Meet the Staff
Administrative
The Administrative Department is responsible for transforming policies into programs that enable the Center for History to achieve its mission "to collect, preserve, interpret, exhibit, and teach the heritage of the St. Joseph River Valley region to enrich present and future generations." The department oversees operations, development, membership, marketing, human resources, facilities and grounds, and accounting for the Center for History.
Contact the Administrative Department if you're interested in:
+becoming a member
+receiving information about the Center for History, it exhibitions and programs
+making a contribution
Administrative Staff
Randy Ray
Executive Director
Demetria C. Brown
Administrative Coordinator
Marilyn Thompson
Director of Marketing & Community Relations
Janine Andrysiak
Director of Development & Membership
Erin Price
Development & Membership Coordinator
Marilyn Jurgonski
Finance Manager
Tom Rapach
Director of Facilities & Grounds
Curatorial
The Curatorial Department of the Center for History collects and preserves artifacts, documents and photographs that chronicle the history of the St. Joseph River Valley region. Responsible for creating exhibitions that interpret local history, the department also serves as sources of information and assists with research.
Contact the Curatorial Department is you're interested in:
+donating an item to the museum
+researching information regarding local history
+ordering reprints of historical photographs
Curatorial Staff
David Bainbridge
Senior Curator
Barbara Whiteman
Exhibits Coordinator
Jennifer Johns
Registrar
Kristie Erickson
Special Project Curator
Archives
Education
The Education Department of the Center for History presents innovative programs which connect historical events with people's everyday lives. Highlighting the museum's collections, exhibitions and historic houses, the department provides the community with information about local history as well as contemporary issues. The education staff creates programs for schools, youth and the community. They serve as consultants to teachers who plan curriculum related to the St. Joseph River Valley history. Teachers, librarians, civic, cultural, social and neighborhood organizations and activity directors are some of the groups served by the Education Department.
Contact the Education Department if you're interested in information about the Center for History's:
+Kidsfirst Children's Museum
+school tours
+group tours
+community programs
+youth programs
+children's birthday parties
+local or state history questions
Education Staff
Travis Childs
Director of School Programs
Stephanie McCune Bell
Director of Public Programs
Deb Neumann
Volunteer and Program Coordinator
Matt Galke
Tour Coordinator
Visitor Services
The Visitor Services Department of the Center for History welcomes the museum's visitors, including school and motorcoach groups, facilitates house tours, and provides information to visitors. The coordination of the museum's facility rentals, including weddings and other private events, as well as coporate receptions and meetings, is also overseen by this department
Contact Visitor Services if you're interested in:
+hours, admission rates and directions
+becoming a volunteer
+items in the museum store
+renting the facility for weddings or coporate events
Visitors Services Staff
Ken Cencelewski
Visitor Services Manager
Georgie Compton
Visitor Services Assistant (no email address)
