Left to right: Ed Williams, Chick Hastings and Aaron Meisheid join Sharlot Hall Museum's Board of Trustees. Not pictured: Ray Hanna. Photo by Gail Tondettar
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Four New Members Elected

to Sharlot Hall Museum Board of Trustees

Raymond Hanna, Charles R. Hastings, Aaron Meisheid and Edward J. Williams, Ph.D. have been elected to the Sharlot Hall Museum Board of Trustees. They join re-elected Board members Steve Gaber, Dr. Robert Kravetz and Richard Williams. Trustees Barbara Gilliss, Earlene Hunt, Ernest Jones, Sr., Nick Malouff, Comer Wadzeck, Pamela Wickstrom, Mark Yadron, and President Ed Kurowski comprise the remainder of the Museum’s Board.

Ray Hanna has been an Arizona resident since 1960. He and wife, Lanette, have three children and have both practiced law in Yavapai County since 1992. Hanna is the First Vice President of the State Bar of Arizona and has just been installed as President-elect of the State Bar of Arizona.

Charles “Chick” Hastings has previously served two terms on the Sharlot Hall Museum Board of Trustees. He’s retired from a distinguished career in law which includes being Yavapai County Attorney, serving with the Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys Advisory Council and the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission. He considers himself a true westerner and is interested in preserving and promoting the cultural values of the American West.

Aaron Meisheid was elected to the Board in April, to fill the remaining term of departed Board member Tim Moynahan. He is a native Arizonan and a graduate of Prescott High School and University of Arizona. Meisheid has been very involved with many local charities, and is the general manager of the Gurley St. Grill.

Edward J. Williams Ph.D. is professor emeritus of Comparative Politics and Latin American Studies at the University of Arizona; and program scholar, Arizona Humanities Council. He earned his Ph.D. from The Johns Hopkins University in 1966. In Prescott, Williams serves as president of the Sister City Association, as a member of the board of the Alpine Villas Homeowners, and as a volunteer at the Sharlot Hall Museum.

Museum Director John Langellier is pleased to have the newest members on-board. “It is imperative we have community leaders who actively provide guidance and vision for the Museum. The new members, along with those who are continuing, readily accept this responsibility. Because we are undergoing major expansion, their role is more important than ever. We truly are blessed by their generous willingness to serve.”