Leadership

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Executive Leadership

Extended Leadership Team

Directors

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.

Kerry Keffaber

Kerry Keffaber, DVM

CEO of Prairie Systems

Kerry retired as Chief Veterinarian from Elanco in 2018. Since then, for United Animal Health, he has been Sr. VP of Research, VP of Product Management and now CEO of Prairie Systems, LLC, a Precision Ag software division. Kerry is also on the Boards of LeeO, an animal digital data company and GenVax a startup creating next generation M-RNA vaccines for unmet animal health challenges. Kerry lives in Fishers with his wife of 45 years and has 3 children and 8 grandchildren and enjoys participating in his alma mater Purdue related activities.

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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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