Board of Directors 2024-2025
William Kearney, Chair
Richard Rush, Vice Chair
Mike Sedell, Treasurer
Jessica Arciniega, Secretary
Betsy Chess
David Fukutomi
Dr. Sevet Johnson
Leslie Leavens
Al Lowe
Gabriella Navarro-Busch
Jim Scanlon
Julie Tumamait-Stenslie
Dianne McKay
Special Liaisons and Advisors
George S. Stuart
Curator Emeritus
Andy Ludlum
Docent Volunteer Council Chair
City Councilmember Liz Campos
Ventura City Council
Rod Gilbert
Special Advisor
Nan Drake
Special Advisor
Chuck Cohen
Special Advisor
Community Involvement
The Museum depends on the volunteer time and talent of many dedicated community members to offer the programs and exhibits it provides each year. We welcome community members who are interested in joining our team to volunteer for one of these committees:
Committee Members
July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025
As appointed by the Board of Directors in August 2024.
This list is updated annually.
Committees Of The Board
Audit
ensures that the Museum’s financial systems are audited regularly by a qualified entity to ensure that they are accurate and meet professional standards.
Jim Scanlon, Chair (Board)
John McConica
Tom Wolfe
Finance and Investment
ensures that the Museum acts as a responsible steward in managing its financial resources to accomplish its mission in an effective and efficient manner, and to adhere to all legal requirements and accounting principles to ensure fiscal responsibility and build public trust.
Mike Sedell, Chair (Board)
Asad Baig
David Fukutomi (Board)
Spencer Garrett
Rod Gilbert
Bill Kearney (Board)
Mike Kumazawa
James Lewis
Al Lowe (Board)
Governance
reviews the Museum’s leadership and management infrastructure and refines the policies, procedures and legal documents that support best practices for nonprofit organizations and ensure that MOVC moves into the future with the strongest building blocks.
Kate McLean, Chair
Suzanne Chadwick
Banks Pecht
Sally Yount
Jim Scanlon (Board)
Bill Kearney (Board)
Sustainability Committee
Bill Kearney, Chair (Board)
Elena Brokaw
Nancy Drake
Linda Dullam
Spencer Garrett
Cheryl Heitmann
John Lamb
Leslie Leavens (Board)
Al Lowe (Board)
Dianne McKay (Board)
Kate McLean
Liisa Pynnonen
Dr. Richard Rush (Board)
Jim Scanlon (Board)
Jeffrey Smith
Heather Williams
Advisory Committees
Accessions
considers potential collections and deaccessions of history related materials.
Alice Sweetland, Chair
Steve Donovan
Janet Jauregui
Ruth Kilday
Maggie Kimball
Vivian Nelson
Ben Todd
Julie Tumamait-Stenslie (Board)
Sara Jane Underwood
Gary Wolfe
Fine Arts
promotes interest, appreciation, education and research in art through exhibits, collection, conservation, and preservation of fine and decorative art for the edification of the Museum audience.
Linda Edison, Chair
Bobbi Dufau, Vice Chair
Nina Butler
Linda Kelly
Carolyn Menne
Susan Pinkerton
Pam Small
Martha Spriggs
Leslie Leavens (Board)
Latino Advisory
provides counsel regarding museum-wide initiatives that reflect community needs and cultural interests.
Cliff Rodrigues, Chair
Vanessa Acosta
Jose Alamillo
Julio Alcala
Ana Alvarez
Jessica Arciniega (Board)
Frank Barajas
Eric Boys
Judith Charlene-Gallardo
Dr. Angelica Chavez
Jorge Corralejo
Jaime Doniaz
John Echeveste
Dr. Maria Munguia
Gabriella Navarro-Busch (Board)
George Sandoval
Ron Solorzano
Dr. Roberto Vargas
Docent Volunteer
provides volunteer services to the Museum.
Kathy Abbott-Mayer
Judi Waters Allen
Mimi Allin
Jane Blackman
Cherie Brant
Gerry Browning
Linn Butler
Joyce Cantrell
Glenda Cardona
Betsy Chess (Board)
Roberta Cordell
Bob Delaney
Barbara Dupree
Linda Hadlen
Jack Hewson
Barbara Hilburn
Kay Hill
Royce Hill
Marilyn Hilton
Judy Hodson
Jeanne Hunt
Linda Kimbrough
Robin Lamar
Barbara Laubacher
Sam Ponce
Andy Ludlum
Marcia Marcus
Pat Masterson
Suzy Melonas
Teddi Morris
Vivian Nelson
Barbara Niles
Merle Oberg
Kris Olson
Jeanne Pruitt
Sandra Sanders
Joyce Schoppe
Louise Sharp
Karilyn Steward
Mary Stewart
Barbara Topping
Marian Totheroh
Robert Tovias
Sandra Tovias
Carole Van Orsdol
Linda Velthoen
Mary Volpe
Peggy Watson
Tessa Weeks
Dotty Wheeler
Sylvia Wikholm
Alberta Word