My Work

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of sharing history through projects I care about deeply.

Writing has been one anchor for me. My first published work is a pictorial history of my hometown. Images of America: Markesan gives visual voice to people and places that might otherwise be forgotten. More recently, I completed the first volume of a multi-part deep dive into my family’s history, digging into documents, letters, memories, and connections that span generations.

Preservation calls to me in a hands-on way, too. I was honored to work on restoring the Winnebago County Courthouse chandelier, ensuring that a local feature of civic pride remains part of our community’s face. In Oshkosh, some of the historical markers you see were born out of my involvement with the Oshkosh Landmarks Commission — small ways of connecting passersby to stories of the past.

One standout experience was my role in curating the “Take Cover, Neenah!” exhibit at the Neenah Historical Society. That exhibit explored backyard fallout shelters during the Cold War, and I focused especially on interpreting the civil defense programs in Wisconsin and Winnebago County. The exhibit achieved national recognition, earning an Award of Merit from the American Association for State and Local History.

For more than ten years I’ve served on the board of the Winnebago County Historical Society, and three years ago I took on the role of president. It’s a responsibility I carry with humility and excitement — to help bring history alive in our communities, support preservation, and connect people with the past in meaningful ways.