

Skamania County Historical Society
Columbia Gorge Museum
2025 Board of Directors
Mark McCormick
BOARD PRESIDENT
Mr. McCormick is a dynamic leader and contributes his time and music to the CGIM. He leads the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Committee, and is a member of the Inside and Outside Collections Committee.
April Gilbert
SECRETARY
Ms. Gilbert is the Board Secretary and is an important member of the Inside Collections Committee responsible for focused accessioning of donations.
Joe Schmier
Joe is multi-faceted with expertise in HR and OSHA. He brings his expertise to our Finance, Executive, and Building and Facilities Committees.
Barbara Perry
VICE PRESIDENT
Ms. Perry is an important member of the Inside Collections Committee as well as a contributor in cleaning and organizing our collections areas. Additionally, Ms. Perry helps oversee fundraising, grants, and galas.
Commissioner Rob Farris
Commissioner Farris is a valuable member of the Board's Finance and Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Committees, contributing direction and support for growth and stability.
Greg Spranger
Greg brings enthusiasm for Museums and successful grant writing. He will be on our Fundraising/Grants/Gala Committee.
Ted Salka
Ted is the adopted caretaker for our amazing Corliss engine. Beyond that, he is the head of our Outside Collections Committee, and brings excitement to the object’s use. He also will be advisory on the Buildings and Facilities Committee.
Mary Salka
Mary is a successful businesswoman and a dynamic planner. She is a welcome addition to our Finance, Fundraising/Grants/Gala, and Collections Committees.
Adrian Cantron Ziegler
Adrian provides immense support for our past and future galas and is excited to join the board.