Preserving History,
Championing the Arts,
Creating Connections
For nearly 50 years, Brucemore has connected people to history, the arts, and each other. The 1880s mansion, six other historic structures, 26-acres of gardens and grounds, and tens of thousands of objects and archival documents serve as an irreplaceable foundation representing 140 years of history. Since 1981, more than one million people have visited the estate for a variety of experiences, and hundreds of thousands of people have enjoyed entertaining and educational digital content.
Our mission: To inspire community interaction with history, preservation, and the arts and serve the underserved.
Our vision is twofold:
- To expand the legacy of Brucemore’s families in making Iowa a better place to live, work, and visit.
- To model a balance of best practices in preservation and innovative use.
Are you passionate about history, preservation, or the arts? Get involved in supporting our mission and vision.
Brucemore Staff
Organizational Leadership
- David Janssen, Chief Executive Officer
- Tara Richards, Chief Operating Officer
- Rachel Potthoff, Facilities Director
Operational Management
- Jennifer Beall, Events and Communication Coordinator
- Greg Billman, Landscape Manager
- Megan Clevenger, Program and Outreach Manager
- Ashley Courtney, Office and Finance Administrator
- Scott Humeston, Site Maintenance Specialist
- David Morton, Curator of Landscape
- Jessica Peel-Austin, Curator of Museum Collections
Operational Support
- Max Davis, Visitor Services Assistant
- Madison Eberle, Visitor Services Assistant
- Glenna Houtz, Visitor Services Assistant
- Wayne Kreutner, Visitor Services Assistant
- Allyson Lindgren, Seasonal Garden and Landscape Assistant
- Jody Morrissey, Custodian
- Amelia Spreitzer, Visitor Services Assistant
- Buster Sullivan, Visitor Services Assistant
Board of Trustees
The National Trust for Historic Preservation, a non-profit organization based out of Washington D.C., owns the Brucemore buildings and landscape. The operation, which oversees care of the estate and programming efforts, are developed by Brucemore, Inc., a non-profit run by a local Board of Trustees.
Board Officers
- Lisha Coffey, President
- Pat Deignan, Vice President
- Shadia Igram, Secretary
- Josh Moore, Treasurer
Board Members
- Mark Ahlers
- Jasmine Almoayyed
- Tom DeBoom
- Jill Gustin
- Carroll Reasoner
- Kristin Roberts
- Charlie Rohde
- Kim Schmidt
- Dr. Jennifer Smith
- Sean Williams
Jobs
Brucemore currently hiring.
Development Manager
The Development Manager position is designed for someone who is ready to grow into development work, gaining hands on experience while shaping how fundraising is carried out at Brucemore. This role plays a key part in contributing to a development program that is relationship-centered, service oriented, and rooted in meaningful connection to our mission and our community. This position oversees the strategy and assists in the execution of Brucemore’s annual supporter and preservation fund programs, while contributing to broader fundraising efforts with the CEO. Click to view the job posting with instructions on how to apply.