Bios

Robert J. Ulrich

Founding Board Chairman Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) Bob Ulrich is the Chairman and CEO of Target. He began his career as a merchandising trainee in 1967 at Dayton’s. He subsequently held a variety of positions in stores and merchandising. He was...

Billie R. Dewalt

President and Director Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) Bill DeWalt is the first President and Director of the Musical Instrument Museum. He joined the museum in March 2007. Prior to joining MIM, he served as the Director of the Carnegie Museum...

Rich Varda, FAIA, ASLA

Lead Architect Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) In late 2006 Rich Varda was selected as the lead architect for the Musical Instrument Museum.   He is currently the Senior Vice President of Store Design at Target. He oversees an internal corporate...

Amanda Birnstengel

Operations Manager Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) As Operations Manager, Amanda is responsible for accounting, HR and other operational areas. She also works closely with the building team to lay out museum spaces and ensure they will function...

Sunni Fass

Assistant Curator of Non-Western Instruments Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) At MIM, Sunni is responsible for instrument/content research and collection development. Sunni holds MA and PhD degrees in ethnomusicology from Indiana University and...

Kathleen Gallagher

Exhibit Designer/Developer Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) At MIM, Kathleen manages the exhibition process from development through installation. Kathleen comes to MIM from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum where she skillfully designed...

Barbara Hamann

Conservator Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) Barbara is responsible for the scientific examination, condition assessment, and conservation treatment of the musical instruments and other objects in the museum's collection, and collaborates with...

Kristina Hoeschen

Office Manager Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) As Office Manager, Kristina is responsible for carrying out day-to-day tasks to support the team and Minneapolis office. She also keeps an eye on development activities. Kristina comes to MIM from...

Charletta Keller

Senior Administrative Assistant Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) As Senior Administrative Assistant, Charletta serves as the first line of contact to the administrative staff, and provides support to President and Director Bill DeWalt. Charletta...

Sylvia Keller

Museum Consultant Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) Sylvia Keller is an experienced museum professional and serves as a consultant, advisor, and manager on a variety of special projects for MIM. Sylvia holds a Master of Public Management degree from...