The People Behind Yerkes

Yerkes is shaped by the people who care for it, program it, and bring it to life every day. From preserving its legacy to creating new ways to experience it, this team helps carry the work forward.

Staff

A group of thinkers, makers, and stewards working across science, education, preservation, and the arts shape what happens here.

Dennis Kois

Executive Director, Yerkes Future Foundation

Dr. Amanda Bauer

Montgomery Foundation Deputy Director + Head of Science & Education

Meg Howes

Deputy Director of Development and External Affairs

Walt Chadick

Director of Programs

Erin Cullen

Chief of Staff

Marc Stanek

Director of Facilities & Grounds

Brooke Berget

Development Coordinator

Will Borgen

Facilities & Grounds Manager

Emily Irwin

Communications and Marketing Lead

Ashley Killeen

Administrative Assistant for Development

Jana Lund

Tours and Programs Coordinator

Dr. Luke Schmidt

Observatory Project Scientist

Madison Stoltz

Education Specialist

Emily Wade

Research Associate

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors provides guidance, leadership, and long-term vision to support our mission and growth.

Tom Nickols

Chair

Bill Brownell

Vice Chair

Dana Hagenah

Vice Chair and Secretary

David Krause

Treasurer

Julie Brandt

Trustee

Frank Bonifacic

Trustee

Robin Culbertson

Trustee

Nicholas Egert

Trustee

Mary Kilmer

Trustee

Professor Rich Kron

Trustee

Debra Lellbach

Trustee

Julie Springer

Trustee

Aimee Tanking

Trustee

Peter Strothman

Trustee

Susan D. Whiting

Trustee

Dennis Kois

Executive Director, Yerkes Future Foundation

Charles Ebeling*

Emeritus

Join the Team

From internships to full-time roles, there are many ways to contribute to the work happening at Yerkes. Explore opportunities to get involved.