ISHS BOARD MEMBERS & STAFF
Many Members.
One Mission.
The dedicated members of the Illinois State Historical Society are the backbone of our organization, guiding our efforts to maintain and celebrate Illinois’ history. With their collective experience, impactful work, and vision for the future of our society, they drive initiatives that promote education and engagement with our past.
Board Members
William P. Shannon IV
President
Jenny Barker-Devine
Vice President
Greg Koos
Treasurer
Robert Sampson
Secretary
Directors to 2026
Megan VanGorder
Mark Motsinger
Sherry Williams
Caroline Kisiel
Rosemary Feurer
Directors to 2027
Jeff Dunn
Wayne Duerkes
Chet Wold
Kristan H. McKinsey
Alonzo Ward
Directors to 2028
Beth Young
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Anne Moseley
Libby Tronnes
Debra Dudek
Richard Lindberg
Our Staff
William Furry
Executive Director
Kim Jones
Office Manager
Judy Wagenblast-Poppenhagen
Advancement/Development
Miranda Bailey-Peetz
Communications Specialist
Nancy Salefski, Graphic Designer at William Street Press in Decatur, Illinois, has served as artistic director for the Illinois State Historical Society and designer for Illinois Heritage magazine since it was established in 1997, and also as designer for The Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society from 1998-2011.
Nancy has consistently elevated the Society’s publications to the highest standards, visually showcasing the work of professional and amateur historians, photographers, artists, students and teachers andhas been an invaluable yet unofficial member of the ISHS publications team for more than twenty-five years, overseeing the design and production of more than 150 issues of Illinois Heritage magazine.
William P. Shannon IV
President
Nancy Salefski, Graphic Designer at William Street Press in Decatur, Illinois, has served as artistic director for the Illinois State Historical Society and designer for Illinois Heritage magazine since it was established in 1997, and also as designer for The Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society from 1998-2011.
Nancy has consistently elevated the Society’s publications to the highest standards, visually showcasing the work of professional and amateur historians, photographers, artists, students and teachers andhas been an invaluable yet unofficial member of the ISHS publications team for more than twenty-five years, overseeing the design and production of more than 150 issues of Illinois Heritage magazine.
Jenny Barker-Devine
Vice President
Nancy Salefski, Graphic Designer at William Street Press in Decatur, Illinois, has served as artistic director for the Illinois State Historical Society and designer for Illinois Heritage magazine since it was established in 1997, and also as designer for The Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society from 1998-2011.
Nancy has consistently elevated the Society’s publications to the highest standards, visually showcasing the work of professional and amateur historians, photographers, artists, students and teachers andhas been an invaluable yet unofficial member of the ISHS publications team for more than twenty-five years, overseeing the design and production of more than 150 issues of Illinois Heritage magazine.
Greg Koos
Treasurer
Nancy Salefski, Graphic Designer at William Street Press in Decatur, Illinois, has served as artistic director for the Illinois State Historical Society and designer for Illinois Heritage magazine since it was established in 1997, and also as designer for The Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society from 1998-2011.
Nancy has consistently elevated the Society’s publications to the highest standards, visually showcasing the work of professional and amateur historians, photographers, artists, students and teachers andhas been an invaluable yet unofficial member of the ISHS publications team for more than twenty-five years, overseeing the design and production of more than 150 issues of Illinois Heritage magazine.