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Wisconsin Historical Society Board of Curators

The Wisconsin Historical Society is both a state agency and a membership organization. The Society's Board of Curators includes eight statutory appointments and up to 30 curators who are selected according to the Society's constitution and bylaws. The three curators appointed by the Governor with Senate consent serve staggered three-year terms. The Board selects the Society's Director, who serves as administrative head of the Society and as Secretary to the Board.

President
Ms. Judy K. Nagel, De Pere
Vice President – Investments, Wachovia Securities
President-Elect
Dr. Ellen D. Langill, Waukesha
Professor, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Treasurer
Murray D. "Chip" Beckford, Cascade
Director, Washington County Historical Society
Secretary
Dr. Ellsworth H. Brown, Madison
The Ruth and Hartley Barker Director, Wisconsin Historical Society
Ex-Officio Members
Mr. Dennis Dorn, Portag e
Owner, Portage Lumber Do it Best
Mr. Chuck Hatfield, La Farge
Presdient, FRIENDS of Wisconsin Historical Society
Mrs. Betty Havlik, Hillsboro
President, Wisconsin Council for Local History
Board Members
Mrs. Betty Adelman, Mukwonago
Owner, Heritage Flower Farm L.L.C.
Judge Angela Bartell, Middleton
Retired Judge, Dane County
Rep. Terese Berceau, Madison
Wisconsin State Legislator
Dr. Sid Bremer, Green Bay
Dean Emeritus, University of Wisconsin-Marinette
Mrs. Mary F. Buestrin, Mequon
Civic Leader
Mrs. Linda Clifford, Madison
Attorney, Linda Clifford Law Office
Mr. Craig C. Culver, Prairie du Sac
President, Culver's Franchising System, Inc.
Mrs. Laurie DeWitt Davidson, Marinette
Retired Director of Human Resources, Engstrom Helicopter Corporation
Mr. George Dionisopoulos, Milwaukee
Partner, Foley & Lardner
Mr. Victor E. Ferrall, Jr., Orfordville
Retired President, Beloit College
Mr. Mark L. Gajewski, Madison
Retired, Client Delivery Executive, EDS
Mr. Conrad Goodkind, Whitefish Bay
Partner, Quarles & Brady
Mrs. Beverly A. Harrington, Oshkosh
Retired Executive Director, Hearthstone House Museum
Mr. Norbert Hill, Jr., Oneida
Vice President, College of Menominee Nation - Green Bay Campus
Mr. John O. Holzhueter, Mazomanie
Retired Staff Member, Wisconsin Historical Society
Mrs. Carol McChesney Johnson, Spring Green
President, Taliesin Preservation Inc.
Dr. Will Jones, Madison
Professor, University of Wisconsin
Dr. John E. Kerrigan, Oshkosh
Former Chancellor, University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh
Rep. Steve Kestell, Elkhart Lake
Wisconsin State Legislator
Mrs. Helen Laird, Marshfield
Author and Civic Leader
Mr. Chloris Lowe, Jr. Mauston
Owner, Lowe Consulting
Mr. Jerry Phillips, Bayfield
Owner, Old Rittenhouse Inn
Sen. Fred A. Risser, Madison
Wisconsin State Legislator
Mr. Brian Rude, Coon Valley
Director, External Relations, Dairyland Power Cooperative
Mr. Michael Schmudlach, Brooklyn
Owner, Mike Schmudlach Builder
Dr. John Schroeder, Milwaukee
Former Chancellor, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
Sen. Dale Schultz, Richland Center
Wisconsin State Legislator

If you would like to reach a Board member,
contact Margaret Maly by email.

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