Staff and Board
The Ontario County Historical Society, a 501c3 not-for-profit corporation was established on December 4, 1902 when it received its Charter from the Regents of the State of New York (no. 01549). Its operation is governed by a Constitution, By-Laws approved by its membership.
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees has 13 – 17 members and meets the second Tuesday of each month. As the Society’s governing body it is responsible for policy that governs the Society and the museum. Members are elected with 3 year staggered terms in November of each year. Executive Committee members serve one year terms and are elected by the membership each November. Activities of the Board are governed by our Bi-Laws and Constitution.
Executive Committee
President: Chris Hubler
Vice President: David Hewson
Treasurer: John Zappia
Secretary: Carole Lillis
Staff
Executive Director: Edward J. Varno
Curator: Wilma T. Townsend
Museum Educator: Preston E. Pierce
Accountant: Parrish and Brassie, LLP
Receptionist: Maureen Baker
Receptionist P.T.: Barbara Hill
*Librarian: Linda Alexander
*Curatorial Research: Judy Kiehle
*Research Coordinator: Betty McMahon
IT Administrator: OS Cubed
*Facilities Support: Gene Rogers
*Chronicles Editor: Darlyss Boates
* Volunteer position
Board of Trustees
Chris Hubler – President
David Hewson – Vice President
John Zappia – Treasurer
Carole Lillis – Secretary
Geoff AStles
John Berndt
Tricia Carey
Fritz Cermak
Natalie DeTraglia
Deb Havens
Linda Hawks
Charles Parkhurst
Jack Schuppenhauer
Dr. Robert Ward
David White
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Charles Milliken
Founder and first President
of the Historical Society