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Board of Directors

Preservation Idaho is run by an all-volunteer board supported by support staff, education, advocacy, and membership committees, and our dedicated volunteers.

EXECUTIVE BOARD

Since 2014, Brittney has been actively involved in historic preservation through the East End Neighborhood Association, working closely with Preservation Idaho, the City of Boise, and the State Historic Preservation Office. As a longtime member of the Advocacy Committee and a leader in multiple nonprofit organizations, she has developed strong relationships, insights, and skills to collaborate effectively on preservation initiatives. Brittney’s experience in executive leadership and community engagement enables her to work with diverse groups toward the shared goal of protecting Boise’s historic character.

President
Brittney Scigliano

Doug Stan, Preservation Idaho’s Treasurer and Education Committee Head, has been a dedicated board member since 2009, focusing on expanding the Idaho Architecture Project (IAP). Originally launched as the Boise Architecture Project through his work as a history educator in the Boise School District, the IAP has grown into a community-powered catalog of over 600 historic properties across Idaho. It attracts thousands of visitors each month and features historic surveys, internship projects, the Building Boise video series, and an audio walking tour of Hyde Park. Passionate about history education, Doug continues to share Idaho’s architectural heritage through local stories while teaching history and economics at Boise High School.

Treasurer
Doug Stan

Vice President
Vacant

Secretary
Vacant


MEMBERS AT-LARGE

An Idaho resident for 15 years, Angie has raised her family with a deep appreciation for historic preservation instilled by her historically-minded family and grandmother. She has hands-on experience restoring an 1880s Victorian home and played a key role in saving a historic building for community use. Previously, she served on two boards for the City of Wichita’s Architectural and Historical Review and has been actively involved in grassroots preservation efforts across Idaho.

Boise

Angie Steele

Shannon has been passionate about historic preservation since 1989, starting with a Girl Scouts project at the Gaylord House in Corvallis, Oregon. Her career has spanned architecture and preservation, including work with the National Park Service, Oregon State Parks, teaching at the University of Oregon, and private practice. As a board member of Preservation Idaho, her goal is to contribute her professional background, collaborate with others, and help the organization evolve. Over the last three years, Shannon has provided technical assistance across Idaho, advising on over 100 structures, and gaining a deep respect for the diverse historic resources throughout the state. She’s eager to continue sharing the value of Idaho’s history and preserve its legacy for the future.

Coeur d’ Alene
Shannon Sardell

Stephen Bond Garvan is deeply engaged in historic preservation and community building, serving as Chair of the Sandpoint Historic Preservation Commission and previously leading the Historic Panida Theater Board. With a strong background in arts and cultural stewardship, he has contributed to the evolution of institutions and organizations dedicated to preserving history and the arts. His leadership extends across various boards, including Pend Oreille Arts Council and Swallow Hill, reflecting his commitment to safeguarding cultural heritage while fostering vibrant artistic communities.

Sandpoint
Stephen Bond Garvan

Dr. Corry is the first woman dean of the College of Art and Architecture at the University of Idaho. She has served as Dean for more than nine years and is proud of the students and alumni who make a positive difference in the design disciplines. She delights in working with students and seeing them move forward in their careers with confidence and pride in their profession.

 Dean Corry has earned two graduate degrees from Washington State University, an Interdisciplinary PhD and an M.A, and completed a B.S. in Housing and Interiors from Utah State University. Dr. Corry taught at North Dakota State University for ten years serving as Interior Design and Facility Management Program Coordinators. Since joining the University of Idaho in 2001 she has served as Dean, Associate Dean, Interior Design Program Head, and Athena President.

 Dr. Corry chaired the Idaho Historic Site Review Board for the National Registrar of Historic Places and serves on the Board of Directors for the Idaho Museum of International Diaspora. She received the University of Idaho Hoffman Teaching Award, Outreach and Engagement Award, and eight Alumni Awards of Excellence for student mentorship.

Moscow

Shauna Corry, PhD

Bio Coming Soon

Weiser

Tony Edmondson

Boise

Shauna has spent nearly her entire life in Idaho, where she has embraced its rich history and diverse landscapes. A Twin Falls native, she earned a degree in secondary education from Idaho State University, majoring in German with a minor in history. Over her 32-year teaching career, she primarily taught history in schools across Washington and Idaho. Now retired, she remains active in historic preservation, serving on the boards of Preservation Idaho, the Twin Falls County Historic Preservation Commission, and the Herrett Forum at the College of Southern Idaho. Her contributions also include work with the State Sites Review Board, archaeological surveys of 19th-century mining towns, and volunteering as a BLM Site Steward. In recognition of her dedication, she received the Esto Perpetua Award in 2020. When not engaged in preservation efforts, Shauna enjoys golfing, birding, camping, and exploring Idaho’s landscapes alongside her husband, Zeke, their daughter, Jenni, and a beloved crew of pets.

Twin Falls
Shauna Robinson

Bio Coming Soon

Canyon County

Chelsee Boehm


STAFF

Kellie, Operations Director at Preservation Idaho has worked with PI since 2021, brings 20+ years of nonprofit leadership and a passion for historic preservation. A former professional snowboarder, her global travels inspired a deep appreciation for cultural heritage and land conservation. She has led initiatives in community engagement, grant management, and youth outreach, strengthening communities through preservation. At Preservation Idaho, she fosters partnerships and innovative solutions to protect the state’s architectural legacy.

Operations Director
Kellie Wright Whitlock

Born and raised in Idaho, Autumn is a lifelong enthusiast of historic structures and is proud to live in a 1913 National Registry listed home in Boise. Autumn has served as a board member for the North End Neighborhood Association (NENA) since 2018, chairing the fundraising Hyde Park Street Fair event. Autumn currently volunteers with her neighborhood elementary schools leading history & architecture tours for 3rd graders (aka future Preservation Idaho advocates!) to foster curiosity and appreciation for the buildings around them, helping bring Idaho history to life.

Programs & Events Manager
Autumn Street

Nina is a recent Boise State graduate with a strong background in media arts, marketing management, and communications. She brings over 7 years of valuable expertise to our team. Nina was drawn to Preservation Idaho by the incredible history of the Treasure Valley and the chance to work with an impactful non-profit like Preservation Idaho. Passionate about historic preservation and non-profit community service, her skills in media and marketing are perfectly aligned with our mission.

Social Media Director
Justina (Nina) Lindgren


COMMITTEE CHAIRS

ADVOCACY
Vacant

The Advocacy Committee monitors preservation efforts and endangered properties statewide, working to secure preservation’s role in local, county, and state plans and ordinances.

IDAHO MODERN
Jessica Alvarado

The Idaho Modern committee plans tours, exhibitions and lectures, and serves as an advocate to promote appreciation for mid-century, modernist, and recent past architecture.

EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Doug Stan

The Education Committee oversees all heritage tourism, roadside architecture, newsletter, website, and other avenues used to educate the public in support of preservation.

EVENTS & MEMBERSHIP
Vacant

The Events & Membership Committee aims to support the planning of dozens of fundraisers each year and to amplify membership recruitment and retention.


EX OFFICIO

John Bertram, Boise

Terri Schorzman, Boise

Steve Trout, Boise

Nancy Richardson, Boise

Frank Eld, Boise

Renee Magee, Moscow

Lindsay Erb, Boise

Stephanie Clarkson, Moscow