Summit Historical Society
Our Board
Summit Historical Society
Executive Committee of the Board
Sally Queen
President
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Sally is a 30 year museum professional who has worked with museums as large as the National Museum of American History as well as small volunteer historical societies. Sally’s specialty is historical clothing and textiles and nonprofit governance. Sally has been coming to Summit County since 1983 and moved here full time in 2015.
Sandy Colt
Vice President
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Sandy Colt is a new Board member of SHS. She is a new resident of Summit County, formerly of Houston, Texas. Sandy was a Docent at Bayou Bend House and Gardens and is a licensed Dyslexia Specialist.
Karn Stiegelmeier
Secretary
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Born in Colorado Springs, CO, a 5th generation Coloradan, Karn enjoyed endless opportunities exploring the backcountry, old mining sites and prohibition distilleries of the Colorado mountains. After college, and teaching skiing one winter, she worked for the US Forest Service and US Park Service in Oregon, Wyoming, Florida and then taught classroom science and outdoor education in California, before returning to Summit County in 1995.
Involvement in various outdoor education organizations for many years compelled her to run for County Commissioner in 2009. After serving 12 years, she is still passionate about protecting our Summit County environment and appreciation of history.
Julie Metzger
Treasurer
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Retiring from a career in law, teaching, and community service, Julie and husband, Sam, moved to Summit County in 2016.
Her background includes commercial, corporate, and labor law, as well as consulting on four different continents. Julie is excited to serve on the Summit Historical Society Board with her strong interest in Summit County history.
Summit Historical Society
Directors
Kathy Coolidge
Board of Directors
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Katherine Coolidge brings a lifelong passion for history and community service. With degrees in history, law, and library science, she has built a career as an attorney and law librarian. Katherine contributes her expertise in research, governance, and project development to help preserve and share Summit County’s past.
Bill Hieber
Board of Directors
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Bill retired after 40 years in commercial insurance. He and his wife moved to Summit County full time in 2019 after having vacationed here for 40 years.
Bill is currently involved with the “Building on the Legacy” construction project of the Father Dyer United Methodist Church, serving as the insurance specialist for the Trustees committee. It is through this venture that Bill has come to appreciate the rich history of Summit County.
Tammi Kriese
Board of Directors
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Tammi relocated from Utah to Colorado in 2004 and made the move to Summit County in 2024. During her time in the Denver area, she worked with the Evergreen Mountain Area Historical Society, where she cultivated a love for geology and the stories told through rocks and history.
She now serves as Branch Manager for U.S. Bank, N.A. in Breckenridge and is deeply committed to community involvement.
Patrice Lara
Board of Directors
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Firmly committed to community service, Patrice has volunteered for Breckenridge Resort Guest Services, the BMF/Applause, and LAPS, and has served as President of the Summit County Garden Club and most recently as the President of the National Repertory Orchestra board.
Meredith Lord
Board of Directors
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Sandy Watson
Board of Directors
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Taking drives to old mining ghost towns around Colorado in the early 1970’s, she found the history and spirit of those that came before everlasting in her heart.
She married Steve Watson, and they moved to Houston, Texas and then to Dallas. While raising two children (Jimmy and Tracy) they became active in the Dallas community. Sandy was involved with Les Femme du Monde, Dallas Summer Musicals , Jesuit High School galas, president of Northwood Club ladies golf association, Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church youth trips, musicals, Living Creche, Yule Feast as well as Deacon. Her recent volunteer position is participating on the “Friends” Committee of the Dallas Arboretum.
As second home owners, Sandy has volunteered through Summit Foundation. As an artist, she is represented in the Blue River Fine Art Gallery which shows work in local restaurants. Her love of history and sharing her time in the preservation of the local history inspires her. Sandy looks forward to being a part of the Summit Historical Society Board building awareness of Summit’s local history as well as creative ways to secure a lasting legacy for SHS’s future.
Summit Historical Society
Emeritus
Mellanee A Montgomery
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Pam Polak
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The Summit Historical Society (SHS) was incorporated on October 25, 1966. It operates as a private, nonprofit, member-based, tax-exempt State of Colorado 501(c) (3) corporation. As such, contributions are tax-deductible because of section 170 IRS Code.
The Society’s vision is exploring the past to better understand the present and positively influence the future. We make our projects highly visible for direct public benefit. As a result, the Society provides a showcase for the protection and improvement of historical sits and artifacts that tell the stories of Summit County, Colorado’s people, places, and things. Many of these activities are rare educational and recreational opportunities.
