Staff

Get to know the people behind our places!

Curious as to what type of preservationist you are? Take the quiz to find out!

 


Kji Kelly | Executive Director       

Type of Preservationist: Accidental

Favorite Place in Seattle: Lake Union

Best Part of My Job: Working on a team of like-minded individuals, all with the common purpose of making Seattle a better place to live through preservation.


Eugenia Woo | Director of Preservation Services

Type of Preservationist: Vocal

Favorite Place in Seattle: The Space Needle

Best Part of My Job: Working with individuals and communities to help save historic places that matter!


Jane Davies | Director of Finance & Administration

Type of Preservationist: People

Favorite Place in Seattle: Any park near the water

Best Part of My Job: Every day, I get to enjoy collaborating with my fun, smart, dedicated co-workers.


David McClain | Director of Real Estate

David McClain

Type of Preservationist: Classic

Favorite Place in Seattle: Ballard. Over the course of many years it has undergone a transformation from sleepy neighborhood to bustling commercial and artistic hub, and the revitalization of the historic district along Ballard Avenue has been a major contributing factor.

Best Part of My Job: The people, of course! Historic Seattle comprises a great team of talented individuals whose work is energized with a keen sense of purpose.


Erika Carleton | Director of Philanthropy 

Type of Preservationist: People

Favorite Place in Seattle: Pioneer Square

Best Part of My Job: The people I work with and the mission I work on behalf of.

 


Robin Harris  | Facilities Maintenance Manager

Type of Preservationist: People

Favorite Place in Seattle: Washington Hall – it has a rich culture and heritage in music that really resonates with me.

Best Part of My Job: Getting to learn more about the history of our city through historical spaces and the impacts that they have on our current lives.


Matt Murray | Good Shepherd Center Building Operations Manager

Type of Preservationist: Classic

Favorite Place in Seattle: Pike Place Market. Growing up it was always an exciting place to visit, and as an adult it was a great place to go for lunch and hang out.

Best Part of My Job: The opportunity to work with a great group of people that are truly committed to preserving the historic buildings of Seattle, and the unique character of the neighborhoods throughout the city.


Megan Stanek | Horticulture Manager

Type of Preservationist: Green

Favorite Place in Seattle: The Seward Park area, especially Third Place Books!

Best Parts of My Job: Observing people and animals enjoying the garden spaces I manage.


Jeff Murdock | Preservation Advocacy Manager

Type of Preservationist: Accidental

Favorite Place in Seattle: the Liberal Arts Quadrangle at UW

Best Part of My Job: Doing the work of historic preservation with other passionate colleagues while advocating for the places, humble or grand, that tell the stories of Seattle’s unique history.


Evan Bue | Community Programs Manager

Type of Preservationist: People

Favorite Place in Seattle: Any alley, be it in a residential or commercial part of the city.

Best Part of My Job: Connecting with people who share a passion for old buildings and the stories they contain!


Lauren Gleim | Accounting & Finance Manager

Type of Preservationist: Green

Favorite Place in Seattle: Anywhere on the water

Best Part of My Job: Knowing that the small things I contribute to Historic Seattle make a big difference in our ability to sustainably preserve buildings.


Olivia Isarankura | Administration & Creative Services Associate

Type of Preservationist: Accidental

Favorite Place in Seattle: Any dive bar with a dart board and weekday Bingo and the Chinatown-International District

Best Parts of My Job: Collaborating with my teammates on this important work, and the occasional appearances of office dogs!


Jared Alfonzo | Washington Hall Caretaker

 


Taelore Rhoden | Washington Hall Community Liaison

 


Jeff Hansel | Good Shepherd Center Maintenance and Construction

 


Margaret JacksonGood Shepherd Center Custodian