Board of Directors

  • Martin Jagers

    President

    CAPT USPHS RET with extensive experience in governance, administration, and quality improvement. Board Certified Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) .
    Ten (10) + years experience with NPOs.

  • Harvey Yocum

    Secretary

    Qualifications include serving with multiple NPO’s in a leadership capacity. Extensive experience in leadership, administration and finance

  • David C. Schultz

    Treasurer

    Retired PhD Senior Executive for NASA. Many years of experience as treasurerfor non-profit organizations.

  • Kennith Paetzold

    Director

    Successful businessman with experience in planning, administration and finance. Experience includes managing several commercial businesses and owning a construction company for over ten years.

  • Hans C. Sky Olsen

    Director

    Former Grand Secretary for Masons of the State of NM with over ten years experience with nonprofits.

  • Justin Lenhart

    Director

    Director/Curator of Jim Thorpe Museum and Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame.
    Extensive experience in museum development, management and fundraising.
    Masters degree in US Western History.

  • Bob Romero

    Director

    Currently serving as Taos County Commissioner with prior involvement in planning and developing the UNM Klauer Campus in Taos. Former professor of history and local historian.

  • Stephanie Bennett Smith, PhD

    Director

    Long-time supporter of the Harwood Museum and Couse-Sharp Historic Site.

    Dr. Smith currently serves on the Board of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. President Emerita, Centenary University; American University Trustee.

Corporate Advisor

  • Elizabeth Crittenden Palacios

Museum Manager

  • Dave Cordova

Newsletter Editor

  • Barbara Schultz