Board of Trustees

Philbrook strives to be an essential and exceptional participant in the cultural, educational, and economic life of a growing and diverse constituency. Defined by a unique combination of tradition and innovation, our collections, historic structures, programs, and exhibitions are dedicated to inspiring the broadest possible public engagement, access, and service.

Executive Committee

Chairman

Scott Vaughn

Chair-Elect

Larry Rooney

President & CEO

Megan Nesbit

Secretary

Barbara Heyman

Standing Committee Chairs

Matt Klimisch, Buildings & Grounds
Stephen Heyman, Collections
Kelley Weil, Finance & Audit
Shannon O’Doherty, Nominating
Devon Chatley, Programming

Executive Committee Members

Sean Alexander
J.W. Craft
Bob Peterson
Susan Thomas
William Thomas

Trustees

Susannah Adelson
Mitch Adwon
SueAnn Alexander
William Allen
Jonathan Anthony
Adrienne Barnett
Shelby Beil
Brenda Berry
Marla Bradshaw
Austin Buerge
Susan Bynum
Julie Carson
Ann Shannon Cassidy
Patricia Chernicky
Laura Colgan
Theresa Collins
Moises Echeverria
Robyn Ewing
Michael Feamster
Wendy Garrett
John Hewitt
Gregory Holt
Alan Johannsen
Jared Jordan
Bill Knight
Carlisle Mabrey
Marcia MacLeod
Renee McKenney
Steve Mitchell
Christopher Murphy
Paul Nelson
Arin Overland
Julie Phillips Puckett
Jennifer Potts
John Reaves
Shannon Richards
Josiah Sutton
Peter Walter
Suzanne Warren
Carley Williams

Trustees Emeritus

Harriet Barclay
Florence Barnett
Franklin Bernsen
James Bird
Margery Bird
Sidney Born
Penelope Blair
Loring Bradstreet
Bernard Cantor
Mrs. Cecil W. Cotton
Marylouise Tandy Cowan
Mrs. Sidney H. Davis
Jane Dunkin
Gayle Eby
Mrs. A.L. Farmer
Mrs. William Fears Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. David Fields
Charles Flint Jr.
Wanda Fowler
Edward Gockel
Mary Goodrich
Sidney Gruson
Herb Gussman
Lawrence Gussman
William Hanks Jr.
Walt Helmerich
Eileen Hewgley
Eleanor Hill
Lura Hill
Carol Holleman
Joe Holliman
N.M. Hulings
Jenkin Jones
Anthony Keating
Bonnie Klein
Bessie Kravis
Raymond Kravis
Robert LaFortune
Robert Langholz
Mr. and Mrs. P.C. Lauinger
Phil Lauinger
Edward Lawson Jr.
Jay Lawson
Blanche Maloney
Allene Mayo
John Mayo
Frank McClintock
Nancy Meinig
William Michaels
Rosamond Mulford
Sandra Norman
Elliott Phillips
Genevieve Phillips
Virginia Phillips
Lucy Rooney
Nancy Seay
Vincent Mulford
Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Richards
Mrs. Clarke Robinson
Royce Savage
Martha and John Starr
Charles Corry Stephenson
Martha Sturtevent
Phyllis Taber
Jill Tarbel
Russell Tarr
Jeanne Thomas
W.H. Thompson
Margaret and William Vandever
Bailie Vinson
Pauline Walter
Patricia Wheeler
John Williams
Mollie Williford
Patti Johnson Wilson

*As of July 1, 2025