The Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum is governed by a Board of Directors that holds a formal meeting each quarter. The Board is also involved in regular operations on a weekly basis. 

The 2010 Board of Directors:

  • Cynthia Schlaikjer - President
  • Lee Spence - Vice President 
  • Sarah Willwerth-Dyer - Treasurer
  • Barry O'Brien - Secretary
  • David Brown
  • Harold Burnham
  • James Lewiecki
  • Mark Lindsay 
  • Kerry Schwarz
  • Jennifer Stephens

    Other Museum Leaders:

    Acting Curator: Kurt Wilhelm

    Education Coordinator: Barbara Johnson Low 
    Visitor Services Coordinator: Justin Demetri
    Office Administrator: Marcia Hubbard