John became the first-ever employee and Executive Director of the Portage County Historical Society in 2021. A proud UW-Stevens Point alumnus, John holds a master’s degree in public history and a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management from UW-Milwaukee.​

John brings a deep passion for community storytelling and historical preservation to his role.

Kimberly leads the Portage County Historical Society’s educational programming, creating opportunities for learners of all ages to engage with local history in meaningful and accessible ways. A native of the Rosholt area, Kimberly is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin–River Falls and brings over 15 years of teaching experience in both classroom and informal learning environments.

Hannah recently graduated from UW-River Falls with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing Communications and Communications Studies. Through her internship with the UWRF Admissions department, she gained valuable experience in digital graphics, marketing tactics, and various writing styles. In this new role, she will spread the stories of Portage County past the county borders through digital marketing and in-person events.

Kristopher brings a strong blend of collections management, archives, and public history experience. His earlier work with organizations including the Indiana Historical Society, Wisconsin Automotive Museum, and Old World Wisconsin has given him wide-ranging experience in exhibits, education, collections stewardship, and public engagement.

Kristopher holds a Master of Arts in Public History from Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis and a Bachelor of Arts in History, cum laude, from UW–Milwaukee.

Denise brings a strong background in accounting and nonprofit administration, working with the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin and Renaissance Learning in Wisconsin Rapids.

We are excited to bring Denise to PCHS with her extensive experience in accounting, non-profit work, and financial documentation.