Museum Staff
Executive Director
Britt Thurman
Britt Thurman, has worked in the museum field for over a decade. She received her BA in History from the University of Idaho and MA in Museum Studies from the University of Kansas. She has worked at museums of varying sizes in multiple parts of the country, primarily in community engagement, accessibility, education, and exhibit design.
Contact: (208) 664-3448 x 2
Development Director
Annette Nolting
Annette Nolting, was born and raised in North Idaho and is now raising her own family here. Her career in non-profit life started at the Post Falls Chamber where she worked as the Office Coordinator. Annette then moved to Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre as their Managing Director before, most recently, becoming the Development Director for Safe Passage.
Contact: (208) 664-3448 x 4
Programs Manager
Jordan Thomas
Jordan Thomas, has a passion for history. She received her Masters degree in Modern History, specializing on the California Trail, from Aberystwyth University and has worked for ancestry.com, the California Trail Interpretive Center, and most recently as the director of the Northern Pacific Depot Museum in Wallace. Jordan is responsible all youth and public programs at MONI, in addition to volunteer coordination and event rentals.
Contact: (208) 664-3448 x1
Lisa Turner, CPA
Lisa Turner, CPA
accounting@museumni.org
Deborah Mitchell
Deborah Mitchell
"Was I ever impressed, by the individuals who are devoted to the Museum of North Idaho and all it has to offer. There is so much history to this area and the individuals who are committed to sharing it with the general public, need to be commended! Thank you for all you do and here's to many more years of educating the public with enjoyable information." - Ann B
Museum Board
The Museum is a private nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation. The organization is overseen by a twelve-member Board of Directors.
Steve Towles, Board President
Courtney Beebe, Esq., Board Secretary
Steve Widmyer, Board Member
Greg Thorhaug, Board Member
Dave Patzer, Board Vice President
Dr. Dick Sheldon, Board Member
Ann Rule, Board Member
Tanden Launder, Board Member
Tom Richards, Board Treasurer
Marilee Wallace, Board Member
Bernie Rosen, Board Member
Vacant