Red River Valley Museum Staff and Board
Board of Directors
Staley Heatly, Chairman | Will Chilton, Vice Chair | Scott Meyers, Treasurer | Michelle White, Secretary
Jeff Bearden | Meredith Brocklehurst | Bobby Burrus | Lou Byrd | Jamie Chapman | Lindsey Conley | Chase Craighead | Meredith Ferguson | Lynn Friberg | Amanda Lehman | Kari Jo Ramsey | Callee Serrano | Marvin Sharp | Patsy Sharp | Heidi Slaydon | Donna Stribling | Joline Wharton | Teresa Whitehead | Jonathan Whitsitt | John Wright
Board Members Emeritus:
Helen Willingham | Dr. Mickey Sharp | Robbie Lynn Pruitt, deceased | Dr. John Hardin, deceased | Beth Colley, deceased
Sherry Yoakum | Executive Director | rrvm1@yahoo.com
Sherry has served as Director of the RRVM museum since 2012 and has overseen two major remodel projects during her time. Her experience in management gained while working for the United States Postal Service has made her a valuable asset to the museum. Sherry received her certificate in non-profit management in 2018 from Midwestern State University and is continually working to improve the Museum.
“Enjoyable small museum with exhibits pertinent to the area. Wonderful staff that love to visit and show you around. Exceptional quality for a small museum...you will not be disappointed in a visit here.”
Cooper Alexander | Marketing & Programs Director | cooper@rrvmuseum.org
Cooper joined the RRVM team in May of 2020. She is a Vernon local who grew up visiting the museum frequently. Cooper attended the University of Texas at Austin where she received a Bachelors of Art in Art History + Arts Management and Administration. She has also received a Nonprofit Management Certification from Midwestern State University.