Museum Staff

 

Nicky Clennon
Executive Director

Nicky is a Cashmere local and an archaeologist by trade. She received her undergraduate degree from Eastern Washington University in Anthropology with minors in Spanish and Art and a Master of Arts in Cultural Heritage and Prehistoric Archaeology from the University of Montana. She is Registered Professional Archaeologist and has spent 15 years working in the field. As Director of the Museum, she is passionate about combining her knowledge and experience as an archaeologist with her enthusiasm for education and public outreach.

She lives in Cashmere with her husband Cam, and kids Hazel and Jude. Nicky enjoys hiking, camping, creating art, biking, and spending time with her family and friends.

Kasey Koski
Curator

Kasey Koski is an interdisciplinary artist, curator and educator living in Wenatchee, WA.  From 2015 to 2023 she served as exhibits curator for the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center and is currently serving as curator for the Chelan County Museum.  She holds a BFA in graphic design from Finlandia University in Upper Michigan.

She enjoys lifelong learning, food, camping, gardening, art and travel.

Brittany Becker
Museum Manager

Brittany Becker is a long-time resident of Cashmere, having lived in the charming town for 17 years. Her husband, a native of Cashmere, has deep roots in the community, and together they have raised a son. Their family is completed by two playful dogs and three mischievous cats, which Brittany adores. When she's not working, Brittany loves to indulge in her passions, which include reading, sipping wine, exploring the great outdoors, and having a good time with friends and family. Prior to the pandemic, Brittany worked at the museum, where she shared her love of history and culture with visitors. After a brief hiatus, she has happily returned to the museum, drawn back by its warm and welcoming atmosphere.

 

Board Members

 

Mark Burnett, Vice President

Having grown up on an orchard in Peshastin, Mark Burnett has been part of this valley for over 60 years and has worked at Tree Top, Inc. for 38 of them. Mark enjoys history, especially the Civil War era, and has been involved with reenactments for a quarter of a century.

 
 

Les Moscoso

Les and his family moved to Cashmere in 2017 after transferring with the US Forest Service from Oregon to Leavenworth.  He received his undergraduate degree from Colorado State University in Outdoor Recreation Management and has 33 plus year's working mostly in that field with the Forest Service.  He has a passion for the outdoors, history and volunteering in the communities he lives in. 

Les and his family spend their time hiking, camping and biking in various locations across the PNW, as well as gardening, reading and playing music with his family.  

 

ReBecca Cazzanigi

ReBecca grew up in Cashmere and graduated from CWU. After living and working overseas, she returned to the valley to be near family and raise her sons, Isaac and Asher. She and her husband, Brad, own Curb Appeal Landscape Supply, LLC. Becca has worked at the museum intermittently over the last 7 years as gift shop manager and event coordinator. Her family helped restore the Stoffel Water Wheel, and she is most proud of the trick or treat event that she put on in the Pioneer Village because of how it brought so many facets of our community together on the Museum grounds. She enjoys her chickens, gardening, traveling and reading.


 

Jeff Gomes

Jeff previously served on the Board from 2016 to 2020 and has been recently elected for another term. In the previous nine years, Jeff has contributed over 2,000 volunteer hours on numerous restoration and construction projects at the museum. He has served on many local boards as well as six years as mayor of Cashmere.

Janet Heath

Janet was raised near Everson, WA and attended school at Washington State University. Following college, she worked in the fruit industry and non-profit administration. She has experience in event organization and management, fundraising, and grant writing. Cashmere has been her home for over 32 years and she can’t imagine a better place to live.