Staff and Board | Byron Museum of History

The museum staff is always happy to answer your questions!

Marian Michaelis, Executive Director
director@byronmuseum.org
Daniel Wykes, Educator
info@byronmuseum.org

Our staff is also supported by a network of volunteers who plan and develop exhibits, staff events, provide professional services (electrical, carpentry, telecom, etc.) and perform other invaluable services!

Museum’s Board of Commissioners consists of five volunteers appointed by the Ogle County Board. Current Members:

Cynthia Storz, Expires June 2026
Jim Eisfeller, Expires June 2027
Randy Stukenberg, Expires June 2028
Heather Higgins, Expires June 2029
Craig Bontjes, Expires June 2030
Application – Byron Museum District

The Byron Museum District Board of Commissioners meetings are open to the public, and are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Byron Museum, 110 N. Union Street, Byron, Illinois.

The Board of Commissioners of the Byron Museum District has established the fourth Tuesday of each month to be the regular meeting date for the Board. All such meetings shall start at 6:30 PM in the Museum located at 110 N. Union St.

The following dates constitute the regular meeting schedule for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026:

July 22, 2025

August 26, 2025

September 23, 2025

October 28, 2025

*November 18, 2025 CANCELLED

*December 17, 2025 Wednesday

January 27, 2026

February 24, 2026

March 24, 2026

April 28, 2026

*May 19, 2026

June 23, 2026

*Meeting will be earlier in the month to help insure a quorum.

November 18, 2025 Meeting CANCELLED