Sending e-mail to staff members:
We have removed direct links to e-mail addresses to reduce the amount of spam we receive. You can send a message to the Museum by using the Contact Us menu above or write directly to a specific staff member using the address format "firstname.lastname@nara.gov".

• Elaine Didier - Director
  Elaine serves as director of both the Library and the Museum.
  Telephone: (616) 254-0398.
  
  
• James Kratsas - Deputy Director
  Jim oversees the Museum and supervises the work of its staff.
  Telephone: (616) 254-0385.
  
  
• Janice Berling - Museum Store Manager
  Janice runs the Museum Store.
  Telephone: (616) 254-0376.
  
  
• Bridget Carrigan - Administrative Officer
  Bridget works closely with the Director on such matters as personnel, finance, and reporting for both the Library and Museum. She also serves as the system administrator of the Museum's computer network.
  Telephone: (616) 254-0371.
  
  
• Bettina Demetz - Exhibit Specialist
  Bettina helps plan, design, and fabricate temporary exhibits, and maintain the permanent exhibit.
  Telephone: (616) 254-0372.
  
  
• James Draper - Registrar
  Jamie is responsible for keeping track of the Museum's huge collection of artifacts. He also handles paperwork, loan agreements, etc. relating to major temporary exhibits.
  Telephone: (616) 254-0379.
  
  
• Donald Holloway - Curator
  Don takes the lead in producing Museum exhibits, both permanent and temporary.
  Telephone: (616) 254-0378.
  
  
• John Hurley -- FOSA (Computer System Administrator)
  John administers our computer networks and keeps Library and Museum computers running properly.
  Telephone: (734) 205-0553.
  
  
• Mark Jonick - Facilities Manager
  Mark coordinates all building maintenance, repairs, and improvement for both the Library and Museum. He is also responsible for arranging and administering contracts for building services, ranging from 24 hour guard service at the Museum to lawn mowing at the Library.
  Telephone: (616) 254-0375.
  
  Kristin Mooney - Public Affairs Specialist
  Kristin assists Barb McGregor in implementing Museum educational programs and special events. Contact her if you are interested in becoming a Museum volunteer. 
  Telephone: (616) 254-0374.
  
  
• Barbara McGregor - Education Specialist
  Barb's portfolio includes planning and implementing Museum educational programs and special events. She also is responsible for the volunteer program.
  Telephone: (616) 254-0373.
  
  
• William Treat - Program Assistant
  Bill provides administrative and clerical support duties for the Director and the museum staff. He also serves as special events coordinator.
  Telephone: (616) 254-0367.
  
  
  

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  Museum Store Staff
  Telephone: (616) 254-0368

• Jessica Buttermore
• Annica Janowski
• Betty Martin
• Phyllis Vega