Organizational Description

Wisconsin Historical Society Leadership

We have a tradition of the best and brightest people leading the way for the Wisconsin Historical Society. Our leaders care deeply about Wisconsin's rich heritage and inspire the vision for the future of the Wisconsin Historical Society. Many are volunteers offering their expertise, time and passion to ensure that we pass on our stories to future generations.

The Wisconsin Historical Society is both a state agency and a membership organization. A strong public-private partnership can be seen through the community leaders on various volunteer boards of the Wisconsin Historical Society. These leaders, volunteers, donors and staff work together to enable the Society to share stories.

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Society Board of Curators

The Board of Curators governs the Society. The Board includes eight statutory appointments and up to 30 curators who are selected according to the Society's constitution and bylaws. Three curators, appointed by the governor with Senate confirmation, 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. View the current Board of Curators member list.

Society Director

Christian Øverland
The Ruth and Hartley Barker Director & CEO

Society Leadership Team

Wes Mosman Block
Deputy Director & Chief Operating Officer

Angela Titus
Assistant Deputy Director & Chief Program Officer

Daina Penkiunas
State Historic Preservation Officer

Kate Easton
Legislative Liaison

Kelly Frawley
Director of Facilities Planning and Management

Jeannine Sherman
Director of Marketing

Nicholas Hoffman
Administrator, Division of Museums and Historic Sites

Julie Lussier
Executive Director, Wisconsin Historical Foundation

Kelli Ka'alele
Sr. Director, Business Services

Bobby Marshment-Howell
Chief Information Officer

Jennifer Roades
Executive Staff Assistant

Laura Tetting
Director of Human Resources

Shannon Wendt
Director of Finance and Policy

Colleen Lies
Assistant Director of Strategic Communications

Rachel Byington
Tribal Liaison

Jill Moksouphanh
Workforce and Culture Program Officer

Maggie Marconi
Deputy Administrator, Division of Museums and Historic Sites

About the Wisconsin Historical Society

Mission and Vision of the Wisconsin Historical Society