Experienced Executive Director with a demonstrated history of working in the museums and institutions industry. Skilled in Archival Research, Public Engagement, Historical Research, Community Engagement, and Curating. Strong business development professional with a Master's degree focused in History from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Manage a network of historic sites that includes both museums with archival, research and exhibit spaces, as well as historic houses. Maintain an overall organizational budget that is approximately $450,000 - $500,000 annually. Manages a staff of 12 and more than 200 volunteers across all three historic sites.Successful fundraising experience includes annual appeal campaigns and grant writing. Grant writing services have brought in more than $500,000 in awarded funds. Experience includes local community, county and state agencies, as well as private foundations.