Joseph Lutz, Executive Director & Curator
If you have a question about the collections or how you can get involved with the museum, Joseph is who you should ask. Joseph has a passion for historic preservation and community collaboration.
Joseph is an Evansville area native who holds a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and an executive certificate in Tourism & Hospitality Management from FAU. With nearly a decade of experience in community, organizational, and museum development, Joseph will use this experience to further the museum’s mission.
Prior to rejoining the Reitz Home Museum, Joseph served with Peace Corps Response as a Concept Development & Museology Advisor to the Jewish History Museum of Moldova. While there, Joseph collaboratively developed exhibitions, discovered and researched new source materials in multiple languages, and developed an overall modern, innovative concept and strategic plan for the museum.
In Joseph’s free time, he enjoys volunteering in the community. Joseph currently sits on the Boards of numerous nonprofits in the Southwest and West central Indiana regions.
Maddie Mattingly, Administrative Assistant & Operations
Whether scheduling a school or group tour, planning your next event or needing additional information on the Reitz Home Museum, Maddie is your go to. She makes sure every wedding, bridal shower, baby shower, anniversary party, or corporate event goes off without a hitch. Looking to schedule a tour for your group’s next event? Maddie can set you up.
Weekend Coordinators
The Reitz Home Museum is fortunate to have some highly skilled weekend staff. When visiting the museum, you’ll interact with our lovely volunteers and staff.