The O.C.P.H.H.S is guided by a dedicated leadership team committed to preserving the history, culture, and legacy of the City of Pontiac.
Our leadership includes a Board of Directors, advisory members, and community partners who bring together experience in historical preservation, education, community development, and nonprofit leadership.
Our Leadership
“Pontiac and His Warriors,” from the book Pontiac, Chief of the Ottawas: A Tale of the Siege of Detroit by Edward Sylvester Ellis (1840–1916), p. 48.
The O.C.P.H.H.S continues to expand its leadership and welcomes individuals interested in supporting historical preservation and community engagement. Open seats may be available for both board and advisory roles.
Board of Directors
Lisa Washington
Founder / Event Director
Troy Craft
Co-Founder / Community Outreach
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OPEN SEAT
Secretary / Role
G.D. Sullivan
Michigan School & Government Credit Union / Treasurer
William Cyprian
Director of Community Partnerships / Entertainment Coordinator
OPEN SEAT
Director of Historical Research / Role
OPEN SEAT
Executive Director / Role
OPEN SEAT
Director of Fundraising / Role
Damien Montgomery
Board of Directors / Member
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Daquetta Baylor
Board of Directors / Member
OPEN SEAT
Board of Directors / Member
OPEN SEAT
Board of Directors / Member
Advisory Board
OPEN SEAT
Historian / Archivist
OPEN SEAT
Museum Curator Advisor
OPEN SEAT
Cultural Preservation Advisor
Melinda Kollins
Member, Board of Directors | Pontiac Creative Arts Center
Education Program Advisor
Community Advisory Seats
OPEN SEAT
Pontiac Northern alumni
OPEN SEAT
Pontiac Central alumni
David Darbyshire
Co-Owner at Cyb Llings, Inc.
Legacy Ally
Tish Lewis-Turner
CEO/Founder of TLS Collaborative Solutions LLC.
Legacy Ally
Get involved today.
Together, we can honor the legacy of Chief Pontiac and ensure that Pontiac’s history is preserved, protected, and celebrated for generations to come.
Ways You Can Help
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Make a donation to support restoration and preservation
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Volunteer with our events and programs
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Become a community partner or sponsor
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Share our mission with others who care about Pontiac
Be part of preserving Pontiac’s legacy.