Friday, October 16, 2020,
Cave Creek Museum announced the appointment of Suzanne D. Johnson as Interim Executive Director of the Cave Creek Museum.
“We are very fortunate to have someone with Suzanne’s talents serving the desert foothills community. She has the experience and charisma to forge partnerships and develop relationships that are crucial to the Museum’s goals,” said Vince D’Aliesio, President, Cave Creek Museum Board of Directors. “She calls everyone a friend.” Johnson has stepped down from her position as a member of the Board of Directors and will assume the responsibilities of Interim Executive Director, effective October 19, 2020. The Cave Creek Museum will open on November 18, 2020 for the 2020-2021 Season.
“We anticipate great things ahead,” said D’Aliesio, “especially with such a strong 2020-2021 Board of Directors providing perspective and leadership: Bill Kosanke, Interim Vice President; Bill Oelman, Treasurer; Frank Tyrol, Board Member; and Reg Monachino, Board Member.” D’Aliesio emphasized the importance of community involvement, not only from the community at large, but as an investment by history buffs throughout Arizona. “We need your help. Volunteers are essential, as essential as donations.”
“The Museum staff has been reorganized and downsized, effective immediately, due to the extended effects of the public health crisis. We should note that key members of our team have been retained. Remington Pettus will continue as Museum Program Coordinator, and Elizabeth Kapp as Museum Curator,” according to D’Aliesio. “We wish Karrie Porter Brace and Becca Bober luck in their future endeavors, and appreciate their service to the Cave Creek Museum.”
Suzanne D. Johnson, a longtime resident of the desert foothills, is recognized Valley-wide for her dedicated and innovative approach to civic and non-profit fundraising, and documentary filmmaking and publishing. D’Aliesio recently introduced her as “one of those exceptional people who can retain historical and artistic perspective, while encouraging (insisting upon?) a move into the future.”
Johnson’s professional achievements, through community collaborations and her company Gnosis Media, include the Cave Creek Museum’s Gerry Jones Exhibit, Lecture and Tour 2019; “Cowboys Don’t Do Lunch – The Photographs of Herb Cohen” 2018; Desert Foothills Library “Conversation Chronicles” 2014; Cave Creek Film & Arts Festival; Taste of Cave Creek; Cave Creek Oral History; Habitat for Humanity; BMO/Harris “Brilliant at the Basics”; Desert Foothills Film Festival; and much more.
Cave Creek Museum news, education programs, special events, and volunteer opportunities are updated regularly and can be found on the Cave Creek Museum Facebook page: facebook.com/cavecreekmuseum.
The Cave Creek Museum is located at 6140 E. Skyline Drive, Cave Creek, Arizona. The Museum’s mailing address is P.O. Box 1, Cave Creek, AZ 85327.
cavecreekmuseum.org / 480-488-2764
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