Quincy Museum Selects New Executive Director

​QUINCY, IL - The Quincy Museum is excited to announce Katherine Roskamp-Ellerbrock has accepted the Executive Director position following Barbara Wilkinson-Fletcher’s retirement. Throughout Katie’s years of experience, she has delivered marketing strategies on a national and global scale for the agricultural industry. Today, she is bringing those talents to the museum, along with her demonstrated leadership skills and Adams County community involvement. 
“We are pleased to welcome our new executive director, Katie, to the Quincy Museum family at 16th and Maine, says Barb Newman, Board of Directors President. “Katie’s extensive leadership, marketing and community alliances will provide an exciting new chapter as we look to the future. Katie will continue our tradition of preserving, presenting and educating while adding a fresh and vibrant perspective to our expanding programs at the Quincy Museum, the crown jewel of the Gem City.” ​

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Katie hails from Hancock County, and is the sixth generation on her family’s grain and cattle farm. Having spent much time with her grandmother, Elma Roskamp, she has an appreciation for history that has carried with her to accept this new position. Today, Katie and her husband, Tim, reside in northern Adams County on his family’s farm. Katie is a graduate of both Western Illinois University’s School of Agriculture and Oklahoma State University’s Master of Agricultural Communications program. Katie also serves as one of the co-directors for the Adams County Fair Queen Pageant, where she coaches and prepares the contestants each year and the current queen for the state pageant in Springfield each January. 
“I have a lot to learn from Barbara. But I am excited and energized to be working along side the educators, volunteers and directors who have helped build the museum to where it is today, Katie shares. “I look forward to collaborating with everyone to keep this Quincy tradition alive as we dive into this new chapter.”
The Quincy Museum Board of Directors, staff and volunteers all thank Barbara for her 20 years of dedication to the organization. It is through her passion for history and archeology that has shaped the museum into the gem it is today. Help us in wishing Barbara all the best in her retirement. 
“I have been working with Katie and helping her learn some of the ins and outs of this wonderful Museum, Barbara shares. “She’s a fast learner, and I’m sure she will do a great job.  I feel comfortable leaving the museum in her capable hands.”
Quincy Museum is located at 1601 Maine Street in the historic Newcomb-Stillwell Mansion. Built in 1890-91 for Richard F. Newcomb, the 20,000 sq-ft house stands as a testament to the city’s industrial past. The house’s Richardsonian Romanesque design adds to its historic charm. The first floor of the house has been restored and beautifully furnished to the period of the 1890s. The second and third floors of the museum feature exhibits that provide a comprehensive overview of local history, natural history, dinosaurs, and Native Americans. It is open for tours Tuesday-Sunday, 1-5 pm and for private rentals. For more information, visit thequincymuseum.org or call 217-224-7669.