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Meet Our Leadership

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Our Founders

The James Museum was founded by Tom and Mary James as a gift to the St. Petersburg community and beyond. Years ago, when their travels took them out West, they were captivated by the art, landscapes and wildlife.

The art of action and attention to place created by contemporary artists greatly moved them, and they began to amass a significant collection that speaks to their interests in history, storytelling and human connection.

About Our Founders

Board of Directors

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John C. Carson Jr.

Raymond James Financial
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Everald Colas

Storyn Studio for Architecture
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Natalie Gebicke

Goldman, Sachs & Co. LLC
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Robb Hough

WRH Income Properties
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Don Howe

Coastal Properties Group/ Christie’s International Real Estate
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Court James

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Molly James

Metropolitan Ministries
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Darryl Leclair

Echelon
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Carl Lindell

Lindell Properties
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Tom Sims

Johnson Pope
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Karen Wanek

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Gregory C. Yadley

Shumaker Loop & Kendrick, LLC
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Robin Nicholson, Executive Director

Robin Nicholson is an accomplished Cambridge art historian and innovative ‘outside the box’ museum leader. An imaginative strategic thinker, he has been at the forefront of re-envisioning the art museum model by maximizing exhibition planning, fundraising opportunities and public engagement initiatives for near and long-term ambitions. Nicholson is committed to the future of art museums and cultural organizations as diverse, equitable and inclusive institutions that reflect the communities they serve.

Staff Leadership

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Victoria Doyle

Chief Strategy & HR Officer
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Jeremy Gray

Deputy Director for
Finance & Operations
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Stephanie Adamo

Director of Marketing & Communications
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Emily Kapes

Chief Curator
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Colton Lawver

Director of Visitor Experience
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Holly Rogers

Director of Rental Events