About Us

Mission

The mission of the Sample-McDougald House is to preserve, interpret and share its history & culture.

Vision

South Florida’s home for heritage

Core Values

Honor & Preserve Authentic Heritage
Teamwork & Collaboration
Excellence in Presentation
Integrity & Transparency
Inclusion & Diversity
Stay Relevant with Change

Strategic Goals

Grow Capacity and Build Financial Sustainability (Funding)
Enhance the Visitor Experience (Engagement)
Generate Greater Public Awareness (Marketing)
Enhance & Maintain Our Historic Presence (Preservation)

Executive Board of Directors

Dirk DeJong, President
Tom Waldo, Vice President
Jack Crissy, Treasurer
Suzanne Higgins, Secretary
Doug Anderson
Jamisyn Becker
Jerry Bowman
David Cooley
Nicole Coppock
Brian Donovan
Dan Hobby
Rosanna Meyer
Mary Phillips
Ghulam Joe Usman
Margaret White
Dan Yaffe
Stephen Zimmerman

Honorary Board of Directors

Richard Carr
Dustin DeBois
Shirley Farris
Dodie Kieth-Lazowick
Chip LaMarca
Shane LeMar

Staff

Lee Waldo, Executive Director
lee@samplemcdougald.org

Christina Buerosse, Asst Executive Director
Christina@samplemcdouglad.org