Erin Duffy

Sara Dwyer

Mat Emken
DeKalb Park District

Steve Faivre
Director Emeritus

Jerry Johns

Katherine Katz

Matt Keys
Vice President

Mary Beth La Clair
Secretary

Tom Prete
Treasurer

Jay Riippi

Lizbeth Román
Director Emeritus

Scott Tews
President

Rachel Xidis

Board of Directors

Wm. R. "Buddy" Avila, PhD
Assistant Curator & Collections Manager
avila@ellwoodhouse.org

Riley Coughlan
Marketing Manager
coughlan@ellwoodhouse.org

Audrey King
Assistant Director & Chief Curator
king@ellwoodhouse.org

Cher Ladford
Event Coordinator & Gift Shop Manager
cher@ellwoodhouse.org

Nancy Leone
Carpenter Fellow in Asian Collections
leone@ellwoodhouse.org

Ethan Peterman
Director of Operations & Finance
peterman@ellwoodhouse.org

Dr. Sue Stelford
Museum Educator
stelford@ellwoodhouse.org

Matthew Toland
Executive Director
director@ellwoodhouse.org

Staff

The Ellwood House Museum is always looking for passionate and community-minded individuals to join our Board of Directors and museum committees. Serving on the board or a committee is a meaningful way to support local history, contribute your skills, and help shape the future of one of DeKalb’s most treasured cultural landmarks. Whether you have experience in nonprofit leadership, education, preservation, fundraising, or community outreach, we welcome your interest and involvement. If you're looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity in DeKalb, consider joining the Ellwood House Museum Board. Contact us below.

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