The impressive volunteers of the Dayton Society of Natural History generously devote their time and experience to offer direction and provide the necessary elements to help educate and mold children and adults of all ages. The multiple boards and committees focus on strategic matters and individual projects by making every effort to ultimately ensure that the purpose, plans and policies of the overall organization are achieved. With the vast knowledge and intrapersonal skills our extraordinary Board Members and teams of volunteers possess, they help ensure the success of this community’s treasured community resource.
The essential goal of the Dayton Society of Natural History is to encourage civic leadership through quality educational programs that help students and youth to see the critical link between a sound fundamental education and future employment opportunities.
Administration
The Administration of the Dayton Society of Natural History (Boonshoft Museum of Discovery) is comprised of professionals with expertise from finance to STEM Education.
Tracey Tomme, President & CEO – ttomme@boonshoftmuseum.org
Michael Westendorf, CFO – Administration@boonshoftmuseum.org
Dawn Kirchner, Vice President, Education – Education@boonshoftmuseum.org
Board of Trustees
The Dayton Society of Natural History’s (DSNH) Board of Trustees is led by a distinct and dynamic group of volunteers that promote and support the ongoing programs and overarching educational initiatives of its two entities—the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery and SunWatch IndianVillage/Archaeological Park.
In conjunction with their volunteer leadership, the Board of Trustees is a non-salaried governing group responsible for long-term strategic planning activities of the Society, physical and human assets, its programs and policies, legal operations accountability and ensuring a continuity of leadership and direction over time.
2020 Board of Trustees
| Chair | Tim Rice |
| Vice Chair | Pat McDonald |
| Secretary | Nick Niehoff |
| Treasurer | Cheryl Ennis |
Debra A. Brathwaite
Eloise Broner
Rachel Goodspeed
Gregory A. Hoffbauer
Katie Joseph
Tim Kambitsch
Glen McMurry
Terry W. Posey, Jr.
Carissa Ross
Yasmeen Soin
Nora Stang
Michael Stemen
Jeffrey W. Stickel
Jason Trimbach
Arundi Venkayya
Janet Wirth
Associate Board
The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery’s Associate Board, is a dedicated talented group of community volunteers who serve as advocates and ambassadors to further the Museum’s overall mission and enhance its public image. The Associate Board assists with the coordination of the Museum’s special events and fundraisers, including the annual Boonshoft Bash and Eureka!, and has established an overarching focus to showcase the Boonshoft Museum as the unique educational venue that it is.
Thank you to all of our past and current Associate Board members for your hard work and dedication!
2020-2021 Associate Board
| President | Wes Eversole |
| President-Elect | Erin Davis |
| Treasurer | Caitlin Krebs |
| Secretary | Westfall |
| New Series Chair | Doug & Alyssa Vorhees |
| New Series Co-Chair | Scott & Ashley Cable |
| Bash Chair | |
| Bash Co-Chair |
Class Member
2021 Ashley McFadden
2021 Cody & Kara McMillen
2021 Doug & Alyssa Vorhees
2021 Mike & Kate Vriner
2022 Robert & Elizabeth Ballinger
2022 Maureen Botshon
2022 Wes Eversole
2022 Rob & Beth Ferguson
2022 John & Caitlin Bortolotto Krebs
2022 Brad & Lauren Williams
2023 Graham & Ann Bailey
2023 Scott & Ashley Cable
2023 Neil Cook & Erin Davis
2023 Sean & Elizabeth McCormick
2023 Cody & Taylor Scarberry
2023 Shaun & Alison Westfall
