The Springfield Preservation Trust Board of Directors is the governing body of our non-profit, focusing efforts on our mission to preserve, protect, and promote properties in Springfield, Massachusetts which have architectural, historic, educational, or general cultural significance for public edification and enjoyment. Board members are elected annually at Annual Meeting and serve on a voluntary basis.
The 2026 Board of Directors is comprised of members:
- Erica Swallow, President
- James 'Sean' Johnson, Executive Vice President
- Hope Lewis, Treasurer
- Fred Lewis, Secretary
- Robert McCarroll, Officer-at-Large
- Richard Allen
- Nathan Andary
- Jim Boone
- Lauren Lachut
- Robert Louder
- Mike Stevens
- Marilyn Sutin
Committees
The 2026 Committees include the following and are chaired by those noted:
- Advocacy (Chair, TBA)
- Community Events (Chair, Robert Louder)
- Educational Programs (Chair, TBA)
- Membership (Chair, Nathan Andary)
- Photographic Archiving (Chair, Marilyn Sutin)
- Stockbridge Rehabilitation (Chair, James 'Sean' Johnson)
Advisory Council
The Advisory Council includes the following advisors:
- Katherine Anderson Benson
- Melvin Edwards
- Stephen Davis
- Nels Frye
- Angelene Huang
- Bryan McFarland
- Paul J. Meagher
- Vana Nespor
- Kathy Post
- Derek Strahan
Staff & Consultants
To support our mission, we engage one paid specialist and host one intern:
- Kira Holmes, Advocacy & Community Engagement Coordinator
- Devon McDaniel, Archival & Marketing Design Intern