Museum Board, Illinois State
Board and Commission Details
Website
Contact Name
Meghan Lindstrom
Contact Title
Executive Assistant to the Director
Contact E-Mail
Meghan.Lindstrom@Illinois.gov
Function
The governing board advises the Department Director on administration of the State Museum; approves appointment and salaries of administrative, scientific and technical staff; reviews budget requests.
Term
2 years, may serve until reappointed or until new appointments are made.
Senate Confirmation
Yes
Party Affiliation
N/A
Qualifications
10 years’ experience in natural sciences, anthropology, art, or business.
Compensation
None
Composition
11 members - 10 appointed by Governor; 1 at least 60 years of age; and the Director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources or designee
Authority
20 ILCS 801/20-10
Member Names
| Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharma, Ashish | 01/15/2026 | 01/19/2024 | Governor | Member | Cook | ||
| Davis, Wanza L . | 01/15/2026 | 01/29/2024 | Governor | Member | Sangamon | ||
| Brennan Blodgett, Tamira | 01/15/2026 | 03/27/2020 | Governor | Member | Champaign | ||
| Backstrom, Leverne | 01/15/2026 | 03/27/2020 | Governor | Member | St. Clair | ||
| Rice, Jonah | 01/15/2026 | 01/16/2024 | Governor | Member, Chair | Cook | ||
| Phelps Finnie, Natalie | DNR Director | DNR Director's Designee | |||||
| Barker, John A | 01/15/2026 | 07/24/2023 | Governor | Member | Sangamon | ||
| Phalen, Sara A. | 01/15/2026 | 04/01/2024 | Governor | Member | DuPage | ||
| Pappan, Chris | 01/15/2026 | 07/08/2022 | Governor | Member | Cook | ||
| Murphy, Michael P. | 01/15/2026 | 02/02/2024 | Governor | Member | Sangamon | ||
| Vacant | 01/15/2026 | Governor | Member | Lake |