Our Team

Our team is dedicated to using their talents to share Rock County’s unique history with you.

Need to contact us? Please use the form on our Contact page or give us a call at 608.756.4509.

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Paul VanderVelde

Executive Director

Eric Hessler

Archives
Coordinator

Jozlyn Lang

Events & Operations
Coordinator

Dan Mezera

Campus
Caretaker

RCHS Board of Directors

  • Rachel Andres - President

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    Diana Shadel - Vice President

  • Kathy Boguszewski - Secretary

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    Kay Fratianne - Treasurer

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    Don Handrow - Past President

  • Catherine Barton

  • Tom Boguszewski

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    Michael Coakley

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    Alex Held

  • Silhouette of a traditional Asian temple or pagoda with a spire on top, depicted in dark blue on a light background. The text 'Not Pictured' is written below the temple in a serif font.

    Amy McCann

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    Bob Spoden

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    Bill Vogt