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.

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.

Rita McCluskey

Rita McCluskey

CFP, Senior VP of McCluskey Group, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

Rita McCluskey, CFP®, Senior Vice President, McCluskey Group, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management has been in the financial services industry since 1990. She joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1993. She is the senior member of the McCluskey Group. Her focus is on helping clients develop potential solutions and providing investment guidance for individuals, their families, and their businesses by understanding their short- and long-term financial objectives. Rita has a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificate and is a graduate of Marian University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She lives in Brownsburg with her three children.

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