Our team
Making it happen
A museum is not a building or a collection of old things. It’s a team of people dedicated to inspiring wonder and discovery. Here’s ours.
Join our team
There are no current job openings, but there will be again soon. Check back shortly, and in the meantime, we’re always looking for dedicated people to serve as volunteers.
General inquiries
Not sure who to talk to? Fill out this form to send a general question or request, and we’ll make sure it gets to the right place.
Professional staff
Front desk associates
Jared Barnes
Jonathan Cook
Laura Haroldsen
The staff here are exceptionally kind and helpful, providing a lovely warm atmosphere. I’ve been to loads of museums but I really enjoy this one in particular.
Board of Trustees
As a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit, MOI is guided by diverse set of professionals who oversee the museum’s strategic direction and financial sustainability.
Officers
Theresa Sutter, chair
General Manager, Curtiss-Wright Corp.
Allison Hummel, vice chair
Chief of Staff, Idaho National Laboratory
Kiran Sharma, secretary
Director of Digital Analytics & Communications, Melaleuca
Bob Picard, treasurer
Retired professor of accounting, Idaho State University
Trustees
Jedediah Bigelow
Attorney and partner, Hopkins Roden
Bailey Dann
Research and Education Specialist, Shoshone-Bannock Tribes
Sidney Decker
Regional Director, Rep. Mike Simpson
Joseph Giebel
Chief Engineer, Idaho Environmental Coalition
Tanner Gleave
Wealth Management Banker, US Bank
Chad Hammond
President, IE Productions
Chris Pelkola Lee
Broker/Owner of simpLEE HOME
Linda Montgomery
Retired attorney and consultant
James Lively
Chief Solutions Architect, Safeguards and Security Directorate, Idaho National Laboratory
Ben Roberts
Senior Director, Essential Missions, Idaho Environmental Coalition
Karen Wilson Scott
Retired professor of organizational learning, Idaho State University
Andrea Todd
Marketing Manager, Shoshone-Bannock Hotel & Casino
Margaret Wimborne
Chief of Staff, Mayor’s Office, City of Idaho Falls