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Dr. Joan Flinspach

Native of Fairfield, Iowa

--Graduated Phi Beta Kappa from University of Iowa with BA in History, 1980.

--Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Middle TN State University with MA in

--Historic Preservation and Museum Studies, 1983.

--Directed the Historic General Dodge House, Council Bluffs, Iowa, 1984-86. This is the home of General Grenville Dodge, builder of the Union Pacific Railroad.

--Directed the Boys Town Hall of History in Omaha, NE, 1986-1993. This history museum chronicles the story of the founding of Father Flanagan's Boys' Home and its growth to national stature as a child care facility. Here Joan directed the design of much of the new museum and the creation of numerous traveling exhibits.

--Brought to Lincoln Financial Group following a nationwide search, Joan oversaw the construction of the new $6 million dollar Lincoln Museum with a permanent exhibit which includes 11 galleries, 4 theaters, and 18 computerized hands-on exhibits. Hired the current museum staff and oversees a budget of $1.8 million.

Appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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