The all volunteer, 18-member Board of Directors is the driving force behind the Kidzeum of Health and Science. We are committed to making the premier children's museum in Illinois dedicated to health and science a reality in downtown, Springfield, IL. Our board is comprised of a diverse group of individuals who are investing their time, talents and resources in the Kidzeum of Health and Science in order to improve the lives of our children and grandchildren and quality of our community.

President
Rachael Thomson, Community volunteer

Vice President
Kendra Floyd, community volunteer

2nd Vice President
Mark Nelson, Operational/Strategy Program Manager

Treasurer
Julie Goebel, HSHS Strategic Planner

Secretary
Therese Borgsmiller, retired school Principal

Board Members

Jesse Brock, Assistant Store Leader, SCHEELS

Rod Buffington, Artist

Kevin Burke III, Executive Director, Illinois Asphalt Pavement Association

Peter "Cass" Casper, JR, R.W. Troxell

Drew Earles, Agrigold

Vernessa Glover, Executive Director, Children's Hospital HSHS St. John's

Brett Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Systemax Corporation

Joe Langfelder, Retired, Springfield Fire Department 

Kevin McFadden, Attorney, Zack Stamp, LTD

Joey McLaughlin, Morning Newswatch, WTAX radio

Peter Naylor, Attorney, Brown, Hay & Stephens

Kathy Sonneborn, Retired School Nurse

Scott Troehler, Owner, Monticello Media

Kelly Turner, Illinois Banker's Association