Executive Leadership
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Norman Burns
President and CEO
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Jennifer Sommers
Vice President, Chief Advancement and Communications Officer
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Ryan Spencer
Vice President, Chief Programs Officer
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Kyle Wenger
Vice President, Chief Financial and Operations Officer
Extended Leadership Team
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Mark Firestone
Associate VP of Developing Experiences
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Tom Niswonger
Associate VP of Facilities
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Shelby Slowik
Associate VP of Human Resources
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Brandy Whitaker
Associate VP of Daily Guest Experience
Emily Sigler, Conner Prairie's Director of Foundation Relations, has over a decade of professional non-profit experience in grant writing, peer-to-peer fundraising, marketing, and digital communications. A Hoosier at heart, she graduated from Saint Louis University with a BA in Communications before moving back to central Indiana to begin her professional career. Emily has worked with both national and local organizations and loves crafting a compelling ask to create impactful change in her community. In her free time, Emily enjoys being outdoors, going to concerts, trying new coffee shops, and perfecting the long-weekend getaway. She and her husband are excited to welcome a baby girl in December!
Board of Directors
Lifelong learning requires real leadership
At Conner Prairie, every guest has the opportunity to pursue knowledge and fun in a way that is tailored to them. This pursuit requires strong, dedicated leadership. Our Board of Directors oversees operations and engages community members in supporting the museum. Conner Prairie thanks these individuals who contribute their time and expertise.
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Brian Timmerman
Chair, Conner Prairie Museum | Vice President, Corteva Agriscience
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Naomi Kwang
Vice Chair, Conner Prairie Museum | Partner with Barnes & Thornburg
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Eric Lucas
Secretary, Conner Prairie Museum | CEO of MKSK
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Constance Brown
Treasurer, Conner Prairie Museum | Civic Volunteer
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Steve Hageman
Immediate Past Chair, Conner Prairie Museum | Chairman of the Board, Hageman Group
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Dr. Majdi Abu-Salih
Medical Director, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Community Health Network
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Doug Battaglia
Tax Partner at PwC
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Ryan Berry
Vice President of Business Development with Meyer Najem Construction
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Jessica Brand
Freelance Marketing Director
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Carl Ceresoli
Chief Technology Officer & CISO, Pacers Sports and Entertainment
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Geordan Coleman
Vice President, Market Executive for the Indianapolis Market at Bank of America
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Katie Cook
VP, Livestock Sustainability & U.S. Farm Animal Marketing, Elanco Animal Health
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David Geeslin
Superintendent, Indiana School for the Deaf
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Christina Hale
Senior Leadership for the U.S. Small Business Administration
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Ross Hendrickson
Co-founder and Strategic Advisor, Bloomerang
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Kerry Keffaber, DVM
CEO of Prairie Systems
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Julia Kozicki
Partner, Church Church Hittle + Antrim
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William Luke
Vice President, Midwest Generation, Duke Energy
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Drew Miroff
Partner at Ice Miller
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Steve Pittman
President & Founder, Pittman Partners, Inc.
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Bailey Rayford
CEO, Kendal Logan Logistics
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Chris Rojas
CEO, Gallery Company, Inc.
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Spring Rouhana
CFO, IntelinAir
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Greg Schahet
President & CFO of Schahet Hotels, LLC
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Selina Stoller
Business Development Executive for Concord Servicing
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Jon Stolz
Managing Vice President of Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LLC
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Susan Trautman
Business Development, Cargo Services, Inc.
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Megan Wiles
Executive Director of Riverview Health Foundation
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Whitney E. Wolf
Owner of Wolf & Co. Exposition Solutions
Conner Prairie Foundation
The Conner Prairie Foundation board of directors oversees the management of the museum's endowment and the land and structures of the museum, including the William Conner House.
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Kevin Schmidt
Chair, Conner Prairie Foundation | Vice President/Investments, Stifel
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William G. Batt
Retired Banker, First of America Bank
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Brooke May
Managing Partner at Evans May Wealth
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Rita McCluskey
CFP, Senior VP of McCluskey Group, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
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Jay Ricker
Treasurer, Conner Prairie Foundation | Chairman, Ricker Holdings
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Rich Thrapp
Retired Partner, Ice Miller
Directors Emeriti
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Douglas D. (Doug) Church
Senior Partner, Church Church Hittle and Antrim
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Berkley Duck
Managing Partner (retired), Ice Miller
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Stan Hurt
Chairman (retired), Indiana Supply Corporation
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Jay Ricker
Chairman, Ricker Holdings
