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Our Staff

The Tampa Bay History Center's professional staff comprises historians, curators, educators, and other experts dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of our regional history. Through rigorous archival research, meticulous exhibit curation, and effective storytelling, they illuminate historic Hillsborough County's diverse heritage. Their combined expertise ensures an intellectually stimulating and educational experience for visitors, contributing to a nuanced understanding of the Tampa Bay area's past.

C.J. Roberts, staff member at the Tampa Bay History Center.

C.J. Roberts, CFRE

The Frank E. Duckwall President & CEO (bio)

Maria Steijlen, staff member at the Tampa Bay History Center.

Maria Steijlen

Chief Financial Officer

Ryan Brech, staff member at the Tampa Bay History Center

Ryan Brech

Assistant Curator of Education

Nancy Dalence, staff member at the Tampa Bay History Center.

Nancy Dalence

Director of Education (bio)

Claus Daniel, staff member at the Tampa Bay History Center.

Claus Daniel

Director of Facilities

Colleen Fernandez, staff member at the Tampa Bay History Center.

Colleen Fernandez

Visitor Services Manager

Michelle Hearn, Director of Curatorial Affairs Tampa Bay History Center staff member

Michelle Hearn

Director of Curatorial Affairs

Fred Hearns, staff member at the Tampa Bay History Center.

Fred Hearns

Curator of Black History (bio)

Amanda Hoffman, staff member at the Tampa Bay History Center.

Amanda Hoffman

Curator of Education

Rodney Kite-Powell, staff member at the Tampa Bay History Center.

Rodney Kite-Powell

Director, Touchton Map Library (bio)

Ross Lamoreaux, staff member at the Tampa Bay History Center.

Ross Lamoreaux

Facilities Technician & Historical Interpreter Site Manager, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site

Maggie McNamara, staff member at the Tampa Bay History Center.

Maggie McNamara

Membership Manager

Ashley Morrow

Program Manager, St. James @ ENCORE!®

Nancy Pesce, staff member at the Tampa Bay History Center.

Nancy Pesce

Executive Assistant

Andrew Reymont, staff member at the Tampa Bay History Center.

Andrew Reymont

Security Guard

Lisa-Perry Richardson, staff member at the Tampa Bay History Center.

Lisa-Perry Richardson, CFRE

Director of Advancement (bio)

Teresa Silva, staff member at the Tampa Bay History Center.

Teresa Silva

Creative Director

Jacent Simon, staff member at the Tampa Bay History Center.

Jacent Simon

Accounting Associate

Billy Somerville, staff member at the Tampa Bay History Center.

Billy Somerville

Director of Marketing and Communications (bio)

Roland Thiboutot, staff member at the Tampa Bay History Center.

Roland Thiboutot

Facilities Technician

Danielle Thurston, staff member at the Tampa Bay History Center.

Danielle Thurston

Visitor Services Assistant Manager

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