OUR STAFF
The Clackamas County Historical Society is proud to have an enthusiastic team of staff members dedicated to bringing history to the local community.
If you have a question that you think one of our staff members may be able to help you with, please email us via the links below.
STEVE GREENWOOD
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Steve previously managed the Wells Fargo Museum in Portland where he created education programs, installed exhibits, and collaborated with company employees, customers, and non-profits, including the Oregon History Museum. He has a passion for museums and storytelling and has previously worked with other heritage institutions including Colonial Williamsburg, the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, and the National Archives.
You can reach him at director@clackamashistory.org.
JOHNNIE HEINTZ
CULTURAL RESEARCH HISTORIAN
Johnnie's passion for history was seeded at a very young age while traveling around the United States and Europe. She was educated at Idaho State University with a major in History. In 2012 she joined the CCHS team as a volunteer to organize the Stevens’ collection. Filling the position of Collections Manager vacated in 2015 she immediately began a society wide organization process, committed to the preservation of artifacts and the stories they tell of our past.
You can reach her at collections@clackamashistory.org.
Waldo McGinnis
WEB & PRINT MEDIA SPECIALIST
With a background in Illustration & Graphic Design, Waldo started as a member of the CCHS Volunteer Community and has been curating the historical society's media presence since 2016. In addition to managing the Clackamas County Historical Society marketing, media, and on-site technology, he has also designed many of the assets featured at MOOT.
You can reach him at marketing@clackamashistory.org.
ZACK LYNCH
VISITOR & VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
Zack was previously a volunteer here with CCHS before moving on to becoming the Visitor and Volunteer Engagement Coordinator. During his time as a volunteer Zack enjoyed engaging with guests and taking them on short introductory tours. He is an experienced storyteller who doesn’t shy away from sharing his wealth of knowledge on local history through narrative performance. As the Visitor and Volunteer Engagement Coordinator Zack is focused on increasing the visitor’s experience, and is dedicated to helping his volunteers grow and succeed at the many different and crucial tasks they provide to us here at CCHS. Zack is currently receiving a Master’s in Folklore.
You can reach him at volunteers@clackamashistory.org.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our Board of Directors is made up of local community members who donate their time and resources towards furthering the CCHS mission.
If you would be interested in joining the Board of Directors, please give us a call at (503)-655-5574 and we'll direct your inquiry to the appropriate parties.
CHRIS OWENS
BOARD PRESIDENT
JOHN SALISBURY
SECRETARY
LYNDA MYERS
VICE PRESIDENT
STEVE BENNETT
TREASURER
ED LINDQUIST
RANDY SCOTT
WADE BYERS
CINDI JESKEY
DARLENE JUDKINS
ROSE KUTCH
BILL TAYLOR
CHERIE KENNEMER
BRUCE HANSON
JEFF JONES
SARA NIGBOR
