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CAH acknowledges loss of collections registrar Ron Huppenstern and establishes staff recognition in his honor
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Executive Director Aaron Myers and commissioners paid tribute to the late CAH collections registrar Ron Huppenstern and announced a quarterly staff recognition (including eight hours leave) in his name; Carolyn Parker will be the first recipient.
At the start of the June 16 meeting, Executive Director Aaron Myers informed commissioners of the passing of Ron Huppenstern, CAH’s collections registrar, and described his work caring for the agency collection and mentoring staff.
Myers said the agency will honor Huppenstern by instituting a quarterly award recognizing an employee for “diligence to, duty and dedication to the agency,” and that the award will include eight hours of leave. He named CAH office manager Carolyn Parker as the first recipient.
Commissioners and staff remarked on Huppenstern’s contributions to curation, artist trust and institutional memory. The agency also noted an installment in the current gallery exhibition that recognizes his contributions and invited staff and the public to visit the I Street Gallery in his memory.
Ending: Commissioners asked for a moment of reflection during the meeting; staff thanked the public art team for support during Huppenstern’s health challenges and noted the award process will follow CAH’s incentive-awards policy.
