Primary Phone ~ (330) 896-6332
MUSEUM MISSION STATEMENT
The Military Aviation Preservation Society (DBA as MAPS Air Museum) is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public about history, particularly aviation history, and its impact upon society. It accomplishes this mission by acquiring, preserving, studying and exhibiting historical aircraft and artifacts in order to protect and pass on that history and its impact on the culture of man.
GOVERNANCE
Founded in 1990, the Military Aviation Preservation Society (MAPS) is the nonprofit 501(c)(3) educational and fundraising organization that supports the Museum. With nearly 1,100 dues-paying members, the organization is financially self-supporting through various revenue-generating operations such as; admission fees, special events, sales in the Gift Shop and donations.
ADMINISTRATORS
Kim Kovesci
Executive Director
Head of the Administration with direct contact to the Board of Directors. Responsible for its strategic direction, operations, mission and delegation of tasks. Point-of-contact for donation specific requests, fundraising or aircraft/vehicle/large machinery acquisitions. Kovesci.Kim@mapsairmuseum.org
Jerry Patton
Education Director
Contact for all K-12 and University education queries and develops/updates the education program, writing scripts, creating videos for tours/YouTube content, training tour guides and scheduling visitors. patton.jerry@mapsairmuseum.org
Debbie Bussinger
Museum Director
In charge of the all displays, museum inventory, Military History Program, library and archives. Additional tasks, as assigned by the Executive Director. Bussinger.debbie@mapsairmuseum.org
David Conner
Operations Director
Primary duties focus on the safety and housekeeping of the museum, compliance with any government regulations, improve communication within the museum and additional duties delegated by the Executive Director. conner.david@mapsairmuseum.org
Kent Kleinknecht
Event Coordinator
In charge of all bookings/events, and the coordinating thereof, at the MAPS Air Museum (Public or Private). mapsevents@mapsairmuseum.org
Scott Denniss
Curator
denniss.scott@mapsairmuseum.org
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dennis Bachtel
Chair of the Board and Restoration volunteer
bachtel.dennis@mapsairmuseum.org
Marylou Thompson
Editor of the MAPS Air Museum Newsletter, Kitchen Manager & Library Volunteer
thompson.marylou@mapsairmuseum.org
Jim Jackson
Restoration Manager
jackson.jim@mapsairmuseum.org
Ken Ramsay
Restoration Volunteer and Tour Guide volunteer
ramsay.ken@mapsairmuseum.org
Robert Schwartz
Membership coordinator
schwartz.robert@mapsairmuseum.org
Peg Deibel
Library and Archives Manager
deibel.peg@mapsairmuseum.org
Bob Hollis
Gift Shop Manager
hollis.robert@mapsairmuseum.org
APPOINTEES
Boy Scout Explorer Post & BSA/Girl Scout Programs: Jim Felner
Bookkeeping: Jan Boyea
Financial Manager: Roger Herbst
Government Reporting: Rick Johnston
Grounds: Allan Swain, Mary Cody, Bill Cody
MAPS Newsletter “The Briefing” Editor: Marylou Thompson
Marketing: Doug Perry
Military History Program: Debbie Bussinger
Gallery of Heroes & other non-OMM Displays: Scott Denniss & Drew Maser
OMM Displays: James Byerly
PR/PSA: Mary Ann Nofel
Restoration Managers: Ron Duplain and Jim Jackson
Safety: Ted Mathies
Security: David Conner
Tour Coordinator & Scheduling: Jerry Patton
Veterans Day Program: Open
MEMBER-OWNED EXHIBITS:
Medic’s Corner: Ted Mathies
Radio Airwaves Corner: Richard Willaman
Ronald Schultz
Webmaster
Oversees the website & YouTube channel. schultz.ronald@mapsairmuseum.org
