Staff Phone and Email Directory

To contact staff by phone, call 815-397-9112, and the appropriate extension.

Kristine Adams-Wedemeyer, ext. 104
Community Engagement Coordinator
kristine.adams-wedemeyer@midwayvillage.com

Lisa Beardsworth, ext. 114
Rentals Manager
lisa.beardsworth@midwayvillage.com

Kendall Clair, ext. 106
Museum Educator
kendall.clair@midwayvillage.com

Alex Gary, ext. 109
Fund Development Manager
alex.gary@midwayvillage.com

Luke Fredrickson, ext. 110
Marketing Director
luke.fredrickson@midwayvillage.com

Laura Furman, ext. 108
Curator of Collections and Education
laura.furman@midwayvillage.com

Patrick O’Keefe, ext. 103
Executive Director
patrick.okeefe@midwayvillage.com

Brandi Poreda, ext. 100
Visitor Services and Volunteer Manager
brandi.poreda@midwayvillage.com

Ken Thomson, ext. 112
Business Manager
ken.thomson@midwayvillage.com

Katie Townsend, ext. 116
Heritage Garden Coordinator
katie.townsend@midwayvillage.com

Traver Weber
Site & Operations Manager
traver.weber@midwayvillage.com