Meet Our Team

History keeps moving forward thanks to our dedicated team of museum professionals, local guides, volunteers, guest service staff, and community partners.

Winona County Historical Society Board & Staff Carrie Johnson

Carrie Johnson

Executive Director
507.454.2723 ext. 1

director@winonahistory.org

Winona County Historical Society Board & Staff Jennifer Weaver

Jennifer Weaver

Museum Educator
507.454.2723 ext. 3

educator@winonahistory.org

Winona County Historical Society Board & Staff Walt Bennick

Walt Bennick

Archivist
507.454.2723 ext. 2

archives@winonahistory.org

Winona County Historical Society Board & Staff Anna Gaffey

Anna Gaffey

Archivist
507.454.2723 ext. 2

research@winonahistory.org

Winona County Historical Society Board & Staff Lindsay Stussy

Lindsay Stussy

Curator of Collections
507.454.2723 ext. 4
curator@winonahistory.org

Winona County Historical Society Board & Staff Rick Strain

Rick Strain

Janitor
507.454.2723 ext. 0

janitor@winonahistory.org

Winona County Historical Society Board & Staff Leanna Gerry

Leanna Gerry

Communications & Guest Services Manager
507.454.2723 ext. 0 | 507.615.7833 (cell)

​desk@winonahistory.org |​ rentals@winonahistory.org

Board of Directors

The WCHS is governed by an up to 18-member board of directors that meets monthly.
Current Board Members:

Matt Becker, Treasurer
​Roger Berg

Mike Bernatz ​​

Gwen Carman

​Anne Conway

Kelly Fluharty, Vice-President

​​James Goblirsch

Scott Hannon, President

Erich Lippman
Jonelle Moore, ex officio Secretary

Gay Mortensen

Jessica Richards

Luke Sims

Stephen Swenson

​Jill Veerkamp

Make History
VOLUNTEER

Winona County Historical Society Walking Tours with Brogan
Winona County Historical Society tours for Voices of the Past Cemetery Walk at Woodlawn Cemetery
Winona County Historical Society Walking Tours with Jay
Front desk volunteer at Winona County Historical Society
Winona County Historical Society Walking Tours with Lindsay
Vintage Valentines craft class at Winona County History Center

Learn more about ways that you can support WCHS as a volunteer!