Experience

Coastal Discovery Museum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President and CEO

  • Jun 2014 - Present

  Coastal Discovery Museum on Hilton Head Island explores the natural history and cultural heritage of South Carolina's Lowcountry. It is known for its beautiful setting on Hilton Head Island's 68-acre Honey Horn Plantation and for unique educational and public programming. Approximately 20 programs are held on-and off-site weekly and serve area residents, students and tourists. The Museum attracts 100,000 visitors annually. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Coastal Discovery Museum's President and CEO has full responsibility for management of the Museum and successful implementation of all plans and programs. The President and CEO serves as the chief advocate and public spokesperson for the Museum and is responsible for its strategic growth in adherence with the master plan. Show less



Santa Elena Foundation

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisory Board Member

  • Jul 2015 - Present

  The mission of the Santa Elena Foundation is the discovery, preservation, and promotion of the “Lost Century” of European colonization through the international story of Santa Elena, the 16th Century la Florida settlement that became the colonial Spanish capital in present-day United States.The strategic vision for the Santa Elena Foundation is to expand the knowledge of Santa Elena and other 16th Century European settlements in the area of the Port Royal Sound. The vision of the Santa Elena Foundation will be achieved via continual archaeological research and through programs at a cultural interpretive center. An interim center will be open by 2016 to commemorate the 450th anniversary in 2016 of European colonization near the natural harbors of the Port Royal Sound. A permanent cultural interpretive center is to follow in 2017, and the organization will achieve financial sustainability by 2019. The archaeological site and cultural interpretive center will be internationally recognized with broad historical and cultural appeal. The activities of the Santa Elena Foundation will make a sustained, positive contribution to the local economy. Show less



Stone Age Institute

• Bloomington, Indiana Area

• Advisory Board Member

  • Sep 2010 - Present

  The Stone Age Institute Advisory Board includes a range of people from diverse backgrounds who advise the Institute in its formulation of long-range planning, including consideration of scientific accomplishments and directions, fund-raising ventures, and financial decision-making. The purpose of the Stone Age Institute is to advance research and education in human origins studies, including fellowship support to visiting scholars, publication of books and articles, mentoring the next generation of scientists drawn from global talent and intellect, and educational outreach to the general public. Show less



FirstShore

• Lemon Island, SC

• Vice Chair, Board of Directors

  • Jan 2016 - Jan 2019

  FirstShore is the gateway for finding heritage destinations catered towards your interests. By providing the tool to navigate your journey, First Shore has Colonial, Cultural, Ecological, Historic, Reconstruction, Civil War and Revolutionary War sites on the map and a wealth of information and links to provide you with specific details about each place FirstShore is the gateway for finding heritage destinations catered towards your interests. By providing the tool to navigate your journey, First Shore has Colonial, Cultural, Ecological, Historic, Reconstruction, Civil War and Revolutionary War sites on the map and a wealth of information and links to provide you with specific details about each place



Balboa Park Online Collaborative

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member of Board of Directors

  • Jun 2013 - Mar 2017

  The mission of the Balboa Park Online Collaborative (BPOC) is to foster a culture of innovation and collaboration among nonprofit organizations through technology, with a focus on Balboa Park. Founded in 2008 to serve 17 organizations in San Diego’s Balboa Park, BPOC helps museums and other art, science, and cultural organizations to make cost-effective, sustainable technology decisions. Its model has enabled small organizations in San Diego to reach a level of technical sophistication on par with cultural institutions with far greater financial resources. BPOC has expanded to serve more than 25 organizations – including museums outside of Balboa Park such as the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and the New Children’s Museum – and BPOC has increased the breadth and depth of services provided to meet the changing technology-related needs of cultural organizations. Show less



San Diego State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Faculty

  • Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

  The goal of the Department of Anthropology at SDSU is to enable students to better understand human biological and cultural diversity; across space and time—past, present, and future. I am excited to start teaching there in January, 2014. The goal of the Department of Anthropology at SDSU is to enable students to better understand human biological and cultural diversity; across space and time—past, present, and future. I am excited to start teaching there in January, 2014.



Museum of Us

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Director

  • Nov 2013 - Jun 2014

  The Deputy Director provides leadership for the museum’s excellence in exhibitions, public programs, educational offerings, and collection development. He strategically plans and manages the museum’s exhibition schedule, acts as project manager and quality-controller for all museum exhibitions, public programming, and social spaces. The Deputy Director convenes and runs collections team meetings to align the institution’s curatorial activities with its new mission. He maintains strong relationships with corporate and individual donors and has a close working relationship with the Board of Trustees. The Deputy Director builds collaboration with local, regional and national partners while ensuring that San Diego Museum of Man staff has the support they need to accomplish superior work. Show less

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Nov 2011 - Nov 2013

  The Chief Operating Officer is responsible for strategic planning, setting goals and benchmarks, and managing the alignment of resources with an institution that is reinventing itself to be a 21st century museum. The COO has operational oversight over all programmatic and operational aspects of the museum including the following departments: exhibitions, experiential learning, collections, curatorial, security, guest services, facilities, and maintenance. The COO drives innovative programming, increases museum attendance and revenue, cultivates donors and works closely with sponsoring organizations. The COO’s role is also to build and maintain relationships with local government, other organizations within Balboa Park, and with museums across the country to position the Museum of Man to have a national leadership role.In June 2013, as the result of strong leadership and the hard work of all our employees, the San Diego Museum of Man completed the fiscal year in the black, with revenues exceeding budget and expenses coming in under budget. For the first time in ten years, the museum is on strong financial footing and is poised for growth. Show less



Indiana State Museum

• Vice President of Science and Technology

  • Apr 2002 - Nov 2011

  The Vice President is responsible for the operational oversight, direction and managment of curatorial, educational, and programmatic staff within the sections, and supervises the collections management and conservation staff for the Division of State Museums and Historic Sites. This position leads strategic planning, implementation and evaluation for science and technology curatorial staff, exhibit development, interpretation of collections, and education programs within the section. Ensures all professional ethics and standards are adhered to in regards to stewardship of division collections Show less



Butler University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Faculty

  • Jan 2009 - Jun 2011

  Within the History and Anthropology Department teach courses including, Introduction to Archaeology, Field Methods in Archaeology, Laboratory Methods in Archaeology Within the History and Anthropology Department teach courses including, Introduction to Archaeology, Field Methods in Archaeology, Laboratory Methods in Archaeology