Clint Gilchrist – Executive Director

Clint Gilchrist was born and raised on a family cattle ranch in Big Piney, Wyoming. Trained as an Electrical and Computer Engineer at the University of Wyoming, he worked for the Navy for 10 years before returning to Pinedale, Wyoming and establishing Office Outlet and PinedaleOnline.com with business partners.  He is also a dedicated historian with a lifelong passion for preserving local history. For more than 30 years, he has served on the Sublette County Historic Preservation Board and has been actively involved with the Sublette County Historical Society and the Museum of the Mountain Man as a volunteer, board member, president, and, since 2017, Executive Director. Clint has played a key role in launching the Rocky Mountain Fur Trade Journal, establishing the Sommers Homestead Living History Museum, and creating the Lander Trail New Fork Crossing Historical Park, helping to preserve and share our rich heritage.

Andrea Lewis – Curator

Born and raised in Laramie, Wyoming, Andrea spent many vacations in Sublette County backpacking, hiking, fishing, and camping with her family. She is the granddaughter of Maurice Faler, and great granddaughter of local pioneers, Vincent & Lillian Faler. She spent her youth participating in mountain men rendezvous with her family, and reading western history books with her grandfather, fostering her love of western history.

Andrea worked all over the country as a museum technician with the National Park Service, Department of the Navy, the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), and as the historian for the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), before joining the Museum of the Mountain Man as the curator in 2019.

When not at work Andrea likes to spend time with her son traveling the world, snuggling her dog, reading (yes, more history), spending time outdoors, and working on various craft projects (her latest being quilting).

Andrea is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a Masters of Arts degree in Museum Studies, the University of Wyoming with two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Humanities and History with a minor in Museum Studies concentrating on Historic Preservation. She also holds an Associates of Arts in music from Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri, and is an Army veteran.

Mindy Seehafer – Accounting

Mindy Seehafer joined the Museum staff in April 2014 and has been an invaluable member of the team ever since. Born and raised in Sheridan, Wyoming, Mindy earned her accounting degree from the University of Wyoming before moving to Pinedale in 2000 after marrying her husband.

Prior to joining the Museum, Mindy had attended a few buffalo feasts and developed an appreciation for the Mountain Man culture and the traditions of living off the land. Her strong financial background has served the Museum well, as she oversees the organization’s financial operations, payroll, and gift shop merchandise.

Mindy and her husband are the proud parents of two children, and their family are hockey fanatics. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends in Wyoming’s great outdoors. Whether hiking, camping, or paddleboarding, Mindy embraces every opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds her.

Kari DeWitt – Capital Campaign Consultant

Kari DeWitt serves as the Capital Campaign Consultant for the Museum of the Mountain Man, bringing more than two decades of experience in fundraising, public relations, marketing, and nonprofit leadership to the project. 

Throughout her career, Kari has successfully led fundraising campaigns, developed strategic communications initiatives, and built strong relationships with donors, businesses, foundations, and community partners. Her expertise in storytelling, donor engagement, and campaign strategy helps organizations connect their missions with meaningful philanthropic support.

Past campaigns include Theatreworks ENT Center for the Arts in Colorado Springs.  She most recently helped Sublette County Health raise over $6 million in funding for the new hospital and an additional $18 million in grants.  Kari was previously named one of Wyoming’s “40 under 40” by the Wyoming Business Report.

As Capital Campaign Consultant, Kari is helping guide efforts to secure the resources needed to strengthen and expand the Museum’s impact for future generations. 

A Wyoming resident for many years, Kari is deeply committed to her community and believes that investing in cultural institutions enriches the lives of residents and visitors alike. When she is not working with nonprofit organizations, she enjoys travelling and being outdoors with her husband, three kids and their black lab Angus. 

Angie Thomas – Publications

Angie Thomas joined the Museum of the Mountain Man staff in 2009. A native of Daniel, Wyoming, Angie worked at the Museum in person until 2017, when her family relocated to Texas. Although she moved away from Wyoming, she remained involved with the Museum by assisting with The Rocky Mountain Fur Trade Journal.

In 2025, Angie expanded her role and now works on a variety of projects, including website updates, blog content, e-newsletters, and publications. She also continues her work with the Journal, researching and locating historic images and illustrations to accompany articles.

Angie and her husband are the proud parents of two children. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, staying connected to her Wyoming roots, and spoiling her dog, Zeke. Though she now calls Texas home, she remains connected to Pinedale and the Museum community.

Dawn Ballou – Graphics

Dawn Ballou has a B.S. in Soil Science from Oregon State University and worked as a soil scientist, hydrological technician, wildland firefighter and fire lookout for the Forest Service in Montana. After a career veer and moving to Wyoming with her family, she began volunteering for the Sublette County Historical Society (SCHS) in 2010 and served on their Board of Trustees from 2015-2022, after which she was hired as a part-time graphic artist at the Museum of the Mountain Man. She has done the layout and design for The Rocky Mountain Fur Trade Journal since 2023 (Volumes 17, 18, 19 and 20). She also did the layout and design for Mark Kelly’s book, Andrew Henry … The Myth, The Man, published by the SCHS. Dawn has managed and volunteered at the Sommers Homestead Living History Museum since 2012. She has helped with volunteering, maintenance, and sign design for the Lander Trail-New Fork River Crossing Historical Park and Trappers Point monument-SCHS properties. In other current work, she operates the Pinedale Online news website and works as a graphic artist at Office Outlet in Pinedale. She has two sons and one grandson.

Mindi Crabb – Marketing Coordinator

Mindi Crabb moved to Pinedale in 2005 and filled the role of Marketing Director for the Sublette County Tourism Board for 3 years. During that time she worked to promote the Museum as the county’s top attraction and gained a deep appreciation for the area’s history and culture. She joined the Museum team in 2018 and has significantly grown online presence and social media
following as well as expanding the photo record of Museum activities.

Mindi grew up in the tourism and hospitality industry in Alaska, with Denali National Park’s amazing scenery and abundant wildlife in her back yard. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business/Hotel & Restaurant Management from Oregon State University and held management positions with various 4 and 5 star resorts in the Pacific Northwest before moving up in the world – to the Rocky Mountains! Mindi consulted for numerous small lodges and dude ranches throughout the West before finding her home in Pinedale, WY.

Mindi is very active in the community and the state, currently serving as Chair of the Sublette Local Board of the Wyoming Community Foundation and Membership Chair of the Pinedale Lions Club as well as Past District Governor of the Lions of Wyoming. She enjoys photography, horseback riding, hiking, cross-country skiing and camping with her partner Jeff.

Wanda Hawes – Membership Coordinator
Colleen Day – Orders

Gift Shop / Reception – Colleen Day, Wanda Hawes, Merris Royal, Jamie Wood, Mary Thompson, Beth Edwards, Patti Boyer