She brings a wealth of animal husbandry skills to the museum. Kirk Bunke is assistant to the director. He also has experience in furniture restoration and log house building. Jennifer Sampson is the Development Assistant. She is a graduate of University of Illinois and has an MBA from the University of Chicago, Ms. Sampson and her family live in Naperville, IL and own Baythorn Stables in Kane County.
Internships are available at the museum.
Over 300 volunteers assist in the operation of the museum in any given year. The museum has benefited from over 45 Eagle Scout projects. A wide range of volunteer opportunities exist.