Tohono Chul
7366 North Paseo del Norte
Tucson, AZ 85704
ph: 520-742-6455 ext. 0
fax: 520-797-1213
General inquiries: info@tohonochul.org
Donation requests: philanthropy@tohonochul.org
Media requests: marketing@tohonochul.org
Membership inquiries: membership@tohonochul.org
Event requests: eventdept@tohonochul.org
Staff
Administrative Offices
Jamie Maslyn Larson
Executive Director x. 212
ExecutiveDirector@tohonochul.org
Ethan Cox
Director of Strategic Growth x. 260
ecox@tohonochul.org
Nicollette Daly
Director of Finance x. 243
ndaly@tohonochul.org
Rae Vassar
Director of Operations x. 219
rvassar@tohonochul.org
Katy Shaw
Human Resources Manager x. 221
HumanResources@tohonochul.org
Denise Wiscount
Accounting & Payroll Manager x. 216
Accounting@tohonochul.org
Hailey Cheek
Marketing & Communications Manager x. 222
Marketing@tohonochul.org
Guest Services
Linda Wolfe
Director of Guest Services x. 213
MuseumShops@tohonochul.org
Exhibits, Education & Volunteers
James Schaub
Director of Arts & Engagement x. 218
Education@tohonochul.org
Karen Hayes
Assistant Curator of Exhibits & Collections Manager x. 217
Exhibits@tohonochul.org
Stephen Spikes
Interpretive Programs Manager x. 235
Docent@tohonochul.org
Kasey Fry
Volunteer Services Coordinator x. 241
Volunteer@tohonochul.org
Facilities
Ryan Trimpe
Facilities Manager
520-742-6455
Philanthropy & Membership
Frank Vidal
Philanthropy Manager x. 261
Philanthropy@tohonochul.org
Doreen Wolf
Membership Coordinator x. 246
Membership@tohonochul.org
Sylvia Verbais
Philanthropy Associate x. 262
Philanthropy@tohonochul.org
Retail Greenhouse & Gardens
Hanna Blood
Propagation Manager x. 239
Chris Kibler
Gardens Manager x. 232
Events & Event Rentals
Erika Segura
Events Coordinator
Eventdept@tohonochul.org
Visit our Private Events page for more information!
Board of Directors
Sasha Case – President
Expertise: Arts and Community Outreach
Affiliation: Independent artist and Arts Educator
Andy Swarthout
Expertise: Minerals exploration geologist and corporate finance
Affiliation: Retired as Chief Executive Officer of Bear Creek Mining Corporation
Penny Crutchfield – Treasurer
Expertise: Finance
Affiliation: Retired from the University of Arizona in 2004 where she served in Financial Services for 18 years as Associate Comptroller.
Charlotte Cordes
Expertise: Education (Biology), Fundraising
Affiliation: Retired Director of Foundation Relations, Claremont McKenna College Retired Docent, Tohono Chul
Michael Racy
Expertise: Lobbying and government relations
Affiliation: Racy Associates, Inc.
Penny Poynter
Expertise: Finance
Affiliation: Former Director of Finance at Tohono Chul
Jacquelyne Mingle
Expertise: Estate Planning Attorney
Affiliation: Fleming & Curti, PLC
Our Vision
Core Values
Mission Statement
The mission of Tohono Chul is to enrich people’s lives by connecting them with the wonders of nature, art, and culture in the Sonoran Desert region and inspiring wise stewardship of the natural world.
Vision Statement
Tohono Chul’s vision is to be recognized internationally as the premier center for understanding and appreciation of the Sonoran Desert region through its fusion of nature, art, and culture. Tohono Chul seeks to be an indispensable resource for helping people learn about, celebrate, and conserve our region’s natural and cultural heritage, and to be a model institution for other unique regions around the world. Every element of Tohono Chul will reflect excellence and beauty, creating a pleasurable, inspiring, and enlightening experience for all.