Board of Trustees


Pony Express Rider

Guiding the Legacy Forward

The Board of Trustees provides leadership, vision, and stewardship for the Pony Express National Museum. Through strategic guidance and community partnership, these dedicated individuals help preserve the history of the Pony Express while ensuring the museum continues to grow, inspire, and serve future generations.

Ryan A. Dowell

President

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René Rochambeau-McCrary

Vice-President

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Staci Gray

Secretary

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Judy Hausman

Treasurer

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Jana Hughes

Pumpkinfest Chairperson

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Carla Barksdale Soltau

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Dave Buckles

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Laura Bushman

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Darcy Carpenter

Brendon Clark

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James Clayton

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Michael Goetz IV

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Dan Hausman

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Joseph K. Houts, Jr.

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James A. Lehr

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Craig Lewis

 

T.J. Peacher

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Susan Rich

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Lisa Ridge

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P. Gordon Robaska

J.L. Robertson

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Randy Schultz

 

Kailee Smith

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Dave Stevenson

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V. Craig Sumner, CPA

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Cindy Daffron

Executive Director

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Heidi H. Hornday

Adjunct Collections Manager