Board & Staff
Board of Trustees
Bonner County Historical Society Trustees have a fiduciary and policy-setting responsibility for the welfare of the Museum. The board is extraordinarily generous, supporting ongoing operations and special needs.
The Board of Trustees meets the 4th Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. at the Bonner County History Museum, 611 S. Ella Avenue in Sandpoint (meetings may be rescheduled due to holidays or other conflicts). If you would like to attend a board meeting, please RSVP in advance to reserve a seat- space is limited.
The 2025 Annual Membership Meeting will be Tuesday, September 23rd. BCHS members and the public are encouraged to attend.
Officers of the Board
Tonya Sherman, President
Beth Craven, Vice President
Carrie Taylor, Secretary
Bill Aitken, Treasurer
Trustees
Val Burgess
Carlie Johanson
Katie Knobbs
Chuck Lowman
Will Valentine
Staff
Hannah Combs Executive Director
Hannah joined the BCHS&M staff in 2020, and her passion for understanding and celebrating our rural communities has grown ever since. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatrical Design from Ball State University, where she also studied painting and art history. She has volunteered with many Bonner County nonprofits and recently served as vice chair of the City of Sandpoint's Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation Commission. She is a graduate of the Leadership Sandpoint and Idaho Change Leader programs. Hannah believes curiosity and storytelling bring us closer together, and she uses her diverse skills to make the museum's extensive resources accessible for all.
director@bonnercountyhistory.org
Olivia Fee Curator & Collections Manager
Olivia has been exposed to the fascinating world of history and its artifacts from the beginning. She grew up in a home that is passionate about history’s mysterious nature and the importance of preserving it. She graduated from the University of Idaho with a Bachelors in Anthropology and an emphasis in history and archaeology. She is also very passionate about storytelling, and loves to relay fascinating historical narratives and express her love for the poetic outdoors. She pursues her love for storytelling through writing, photography, and videography. It has been such a joy for Olivia to acquaint herself with the collection, assist in its preservation, and share its stories with others in creative ways. When she is not working, she is exploring the deep forests, vast lakes, and wild mountains of North Idaho. She is grateful to be living in such an inspirational place as Bonner County and working so close with its historical collection.
curator@bonnercountyhistory.org