Staff
Kristin O’Lear, Executive Director
The Kodiak History Museum Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Kristin O’Lear will be the organization’s new executive director. Kristin brings more than a decade of museum experience and strong relationship and community-building experience. She will lead the KHM team in creating opportunities for the public to discover, share, and exchange knowledge through the museum’s collections and resources. Kristin will begin in her new role in April. Please join us in welcoming Kristin to KHM, and to learn more about Kristin, click the link below.
Robert Stauffer, Interim Executive Director
The Executive Director leads the Kodiak Historical Society and the Kodiak History Museum. He implements the vision of the Kodiak Historical Society Board of Directors, manages the operation of the museum, and directs the care of the 200-year-old Russian-American Magazin. If you wish to collaborate with the Kodiak Historical Society or have a question about the Kodiak History Museum, please call (907) 486-5920 or email director@kodiakhistorymuseum.org.
Margaret Greutert, Chief Curator
The Chief Curator oversees the curatorial functions of the museum including collections, exhibits, and programming and coordinates historic building care and preservation efforts. This position also provides administrative support to the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Kodiak. If you have questions about curatorial or historic preservation, please call (907) 486-5908 or email chiefcurator@kodiakhistorymuseum.org
Lynn Walker, Curator
The Curator develops the Kodiak History Museum exhibits and educational programming. If you have a question about our exhibits, want to participate in an upcoming exhibit, or submit proposals, please call (907) 486-5917 or email curator@kodiakhistorymuseum.org .
Hannah Wolfe-MacPike, Collections Manager
The Collections Manager is responsible for preserving and providing access to all the collections at the museum. If you have questions about collections, research, or object donations, please call (907) 486-5917 or email collections@kodiakhistorymuseum.org.
Ivy Blain, Store Manager
The Store Manager runs Musuem Store vending periods, restocks, and hosts both the main Kodiak History Museum website and online store. If you have questions about selling or shopping in the Museum Store, Ivy can assist you. Please call (907) 486-5909 or email ivy@kodiakhistorymuseum.org.
Lena Amason, Museum Assistant
Museum Assistants host patrons and assist museum staff with special projects throughout the museum. If you have a question about the museum, membership or admissions, making reservations, shopping in the Museum Store virtually or in person, or any other general questions, Lena can assist you. Please call (907) 486-5920 or email lena@kodiakhistorymuseum.org.
Jennifer Hansen, Museum Assistant
Museum Assistants host patrons and assist museum staff with special projects throughout the museum. If you have a question about the museum, membership or admissions, making reservations, shopping in the Museum Store virtually or in person, or any other general questions, Jennifer can assist you. Please call (907) 486-5920 or email jennifer@kodiakhistorymuseum.org.