Meet the Staff

	J. Stephen Humphrey Executive Director  ncm@canals.org
The Executive Director has administered all aspects of the museum's operations for 26 years.  He has expanded the organization from a small local museum to a nationally recognized museum and historic site with a dedicated and well qualified staff.  Responsibilities include fiscal administration, fund raising, planning, marketing, public relations and board relations.  He earned his BS degree in park administration from Pennsylvania State University with supplemental training in museums and financial management.

	Thomas A. Smith Director of Public Programs and Collections Manager  archives@canals.org
The Director of Public Programs and Collections Manager oversees the collections, exhibits, education and special programs staff.  In his role as collections manager he is responsible for gifts to the collection, records, cataloging/processing, conservation, storage, research and reproduction, and loans.  He has completed course work for a PhD in History from Miami University of Ohio, and has 26 years of experience in museums, archives, and management with the Ohio Historical Society.  He started his current position in March 2000.

	Sarah B. Hays Director of Operations  ncm@canals.org
The Director of Operations of 4 years has a MA in history:  archival, museum, and editing studies from Duquense University and a BS in Business Administration.  She oversees the daily operation of the National Canal Museum, canal boat, lockhouse, boat store, facility maintenance including maintenance staff, and helps implement the marketing and volunteer programs.

	Kelly Austin Curator of Education and Exhibits  ncm@canals.org
The Curator of Education and Exhibits develops and implements the exhibition, educational, and interpretive programs of the organization.  The curator has a PhD in the sciences from the Syracuse university and a Certificate in Museum Studies from the University of Washington.  She has experience in education in a state park, botanical garden, academic and corporate environments.

	Lance E. Metz Historian  archives@canals.org
Our Historian of 20 years is responsible for research, writing, and program/exhibit develpment.  He helps develop the collection, works with researchers and outside organizations, and serves as content editor for the symposium Proceedings.  He has a MA degree in maritime history from the University of Maine, and is serving as a Commonwealth Speaker for the Pennsylvania Humanities Council.

	Susan McDonough Director of Development  ncm@canals.org
The Director of Development has 12 years experience in her current position.  Her responsibilities include grant administration, corporate and individual giving, capital campaigns, sponsorships and program publicity.  She has a BA in Art History from Marymount College, and teaching certification from Kean University.

	Charles W. Derr Facilities Manager/Park Ranger IV  ncm@canals.org
The Facilities Manager/Park Ranger IV has worked in his current position for 18 years and has extensive experience in construction, grounds, and facility maintenence.

 

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