Our People

Our Mission:

To keep alive the history and heritage of Salmon Arm and area by collecting, preserving, documenting and interpreting artefacts, records and stories of the region in a public community museum. Haney Heritage Village, the Museum and Archives are places where all are welcome.

Board of Directors:

• President – Norma Harisch
• Vice-President –Christina Tompkins
• Past President – Doug Adams
• Secretary – Pat Kassa
• Treasurer –Doug Adams

To contact the SAMHA Board email: board@salmonarmmuseum.org

Directors:

• Randy Brogden
  
• Gary Cruikshank
  
• Ian Tait
  
• Garry Landers
• Devon Tompkins
  
• Rod Gerow
  

Advisory Committee:

• Norma Harisch, Chair
• Doug Adams
  
• Deborah Chapman
  
• Gary Cruikshank
• David Gonella
• Patti Kassa
• Bill Laird
• Bruce Mackie
• Susan Mackie
• Erin Stodola
• Caitlin Thompson
  
• Tara Watson
  

Cultural Advisor:

• Louis Thomas, Elder and Knowledge Keeper, Neskonlith Indian Band
  

Staff:

• General Manager –Susan Mackie - email: manager@salmonarmmuseum.org
  
• Curator – Deborah Chapman - email: archives@salmonarmmuseum.org
  
• Registrar of Collections- Erin Stodola  - email: collections@salmonarmmuseum.org
  
• Wedding and Special Events Manager - Tara Watson - email: admin@salmonarmmuseum.org
  
• Volunteer Coordinator – Ale Dyke - email: volunteer@salmonarmmuseum.org
  
• Construction and Maintenance Manager – Bruce Mackie
• Village Steward and Events Assistant –Melissa Hassard
  
• Construction, Maintenance and Events Assistant –Jesse Shaw
  
• Cook –Deb Sturgeon
  
• Cook's Helper– Annalise Payton Black
  
• Dinner Theatre Cook - Robin Perry
  
• Gardener –Debi Stone
  
• Bookkeeper –Linda King
  

Are you interested in serving the Salmon Arm Museum and Heritage Association? If you feel you have some expertise and wish to get involved then please contact the General Manager for information. Phone 250-832-5243 or info@salmonarmmuseum.org