Kearney Area Children’s Museum’s staff and board members understand how to create a great place for children and families to use their imagination in the most important work of childhood: PLAY! We look for qualities that display humility, a genuine interest in people, a life-long love of learning, a yearning to excel and help others excel, and a deep moral code in all of our staff.
The Kearney Area Children’s Museum is governed by a board of directors representing the diverse populations, talent pools and occupations that characterize the Kearney area. This board steers the museum through its long-term planning and serves as the organization’s ambassador to other agencies, funder, and the general community. Board members must possess an interest in children’s education and be representative of the community. The board brings a variety of skills that are useful in non-profit management (i.e. expertise in education, law, finance, marketing, insurance, fundraising, event planning, etc.). Board members are elected to three-year terms.
Museum Management

Janell Brown
Executive Director
janell@kearneychildrensmuseum.org
(308) 698-2228 ext. 5

Jennifer Beck
Director of Community Engagement
jennifer@kearneychildrensmuseum.org
(308) 698-2228 ext. 4

Connor Fjord
Museum Experience Coordinator connor@kearneychildrensmuseum.org
(308) 698-2228 ext. 2
Play-ologists

Abigail

Adalyn

Alisha

Athen

Bailey

Brieana

Brosia

Denelle

Ethan

Paul
Exhibit Expert

Mackenzie

Liz

Londyn

Ryan
Board of Directors

President
Christy Margritz

Vice President
Tara Bowman

Past President
Tiffany Shuda

Treasurer
Timaree Smith

Secretary
Debra Rupp

Member at Large
Carly Weber

Sarah Bartling

Sara Bennett

Ashley Bjornsen

Heather Blecha

Whitney Cochran

Liz Cooley

Jennifer Harris

Mindy Ullman

Andrea Upson

Jesse Valenti

Summer Vosika

Megan Wilson

Alyssa Wyant

Robin Younes