TEAM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our board of directors is committed to building the innovative museum our community deserves.
honorary chairs
Advisory Board
Our advisory board is an integral partner furthering the mission of the Museum throughout our community.
LIAISON TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jane Alhouse Gee
Nancy Huber
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
Jim Baer
Gwen Barry
Marilyn Bauriedel
Susan Beall
Hon. Bern Beecham
Faith Bell
Julie Brown
Loren Brown
Dave Bubenik
Wanda Cavanaugh-Ball
Jim Baer
Gwen Barry
Marilyn Bauriedel
Susan Beall
Hon. Bern Beecham
Faith Bell
Julie Brown
Loren Brown
Dave Bubenik
Wanda Cavanaugh-Ball
Jim Baer
Gwen Barry
Marilyn Bauriedel
Susan Beall
Hon. Bern Beecham
Faith Bell
Julie Brown
Loren Brown
Dave Bubenik
Wanda Cavanaugh-Ball
Staff

Diane Moon
Chief Operations Officer
CONSTRUCTION TEAM
Garavaglia Architecture, Inc.
Michael Garavaglia, AIA, LEED BD+C
Principal, Preservation Architect – Project architect
Exceeds Secretary of Interiors Professional Qualification Standards – Historic Architecture
With over 32 years of experience in the architectural profession and as principal, Mr. Garavaglia leads the firm with preservation architectural services that respond to the specific needs of cultural resources and their environment. He has long understood the sustainability of historical rehabilitation, its merit in economic development, and its community significance.
His commitment to historic preservation issues includes current memberships with the California Preservation Foundation (past board member and Vice President of Programs), National Trust for Historic Preservation, Association of Preservation Technology, San Francisco Heritage, National Main Street Center, and the Preservation Action Council of San Jose.
He received his professional Bachelor of Architecture from California State Polytechnic University at San Luis Obispo that included a special study program in Historic Preservation, and is licensed to practice architecture in California. The National Institute for Conservation has named Mr. Garavaglia a Conservation Assessment Program (CAP) Assessor and is a LEED® Accredited Professional.
Vance Brown Construction
Since 1932―the same year the Roth Building was completed―Vance Brown, Inc. is known for “straightforward building” and outstanding service from conception to completion. Their work includes many historic properties such as Hoover Pavilion, Toyon Hall, Stanford Barn, Hertz Hall and Castilleja School. This simple approach of excellence has allowed the firm to build long-term relationships with both their customers and contractor partners and they’ve assembled a team of dedicated, experienced builders with integrity. Their teams execute the customer’s vision with the highest quality, minimum time and cost-effective methods.

Kitzi Tanner
Construction Project Manager