INSPIRE. ENGAGE. CONNECT.
The Blue Earth County Historical Society (BECHS) is committed to providing a modern approach to preserving and sharing history about our county. From our Staff and Board of Trustees to our volunteers and members, we are passionate about inspiring lasting connections for everyone who interacts with our organization.
OUR HERITAGE

WHAT WE DO
OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The BECHS Board of Trustees is the governing body for this member-supported non-profit organization. The Officers of the Board consist of the Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and at-large members. New Board members are elected by the membership at the Annual Meeting held in March.
2023 Board of Trustees
- JO Guck Bailey, Mankato
- Brad Binding, Good Thunder
- Mary Ann Brenden, Mankato
- Jennifer Echevarria, North Mankato
- Joe Farnham, Mankato
- Katherine Hughes, North Mankato
- Kirby Hurd, Mankato
- Lillian Lamoreux, Mankato
- Kelly McBride, Mankato
- Kristi Maruska, Mankato
- Patricia Nienow, Mankato
- Eric Oleson, Mankato
- Madysen Pearson, Mankato
- Nikolas Proehl, Mankato
- Dan Tomhave, Mankato