Friends of Drake Well, Inc.
Friends of Drake Well, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)(3) community-based organization, ensures that Drake Well Museum and Park continues to grow and succeed in its educational mission.
Members make it possible for Friends of Drake Well to support educational programs, maintain favorite exhibits, and create new experiences. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Friends of Drake Well, learn about member benefits.
Staff
- Emily Weaver, Executive Director, c-emilywea@pa.gov
- John Hetrick, Outreach Coordinator, c-johetric@pa.gov
- Toni Brown, Visitor Services & Curatorial Assistant
- Mark Southwick, Bookkeeper
- Vickie Ruppersberg, Museum Store Manager
- Frances "Corky" Fulton, Museum Store Clerk
- George Davis, Seasonal DW Replica Operator
- Dave Mock, Seasonal DW Replica Operator
- Alex Huffman, Seasonal DW Replica Operator & Weber Research Intern 2026
- Alyssa Shick, Pithole Coordinator
- Luke Keebler, Summer Museum Intern 2026
- Maxwell Yeager, Summer Museum Intern 2026
Board of Directors
Officers
- Barry E. Cressman, President
- Emily Altomare, Vice President
- Tamera Ochs Rothschild, Treasurer
- Kelly Anderson Gregg, Secretary
Directors
- Joseph H. Carter, Jr.
- Lawrence Fledderman
- Charles Frantz
- Gerald Knickerbocker
- Mark Miller
- Donald Rog
- Jason Ruggiero
- Megan R. Sternagel
- Joshua Roth, PHMC Acting Site Administrator for Drake Well Museum and Park (ex officio)
- Emily Weaver, Executive Director of Friends of Drake Well, Inc. (ex-officio)
View our Annual Report for FY 2024-25 here!
