The Hermitage / Andrew Jackson Foundation
Executive Director
| Executive Director | Mr. Howard Kittell |
|---|---|
| hkittell@thehermitage.com | |
| Term Start | November 2008 |
| Howard's Experience: Our President and CEO, Howard Kittell has been with The Hermitage since November 2008. He has extensive experience in non-profit and government administration, historic preservation, and land conservation. For the 10 years prior to his position at The Hermitage, Kittell had been the Executive Director of the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation in Virginia. In that capacity, Kittell oversaw the preservation of 10 Civil War battlefields, interpretive programs, and promoting heritage tourism. | |
Senior Staff
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Mrs. Amy Williams | Chief of Museum Operations |
| Mrs. Ann Dee Jones | VP of Marketing |
| Mrs. Debra Michael | Chief Financial Officer |
| Ms. Pamela Minor | VP of Collections and Research |
| Mr. Tony Guzzi | VP Preservation & Site Operations |
| Michael Miller | Senior Vice President of Advancement |
Staff
| Full Time Staff | 34 |
|---|---|
| Part Time Staff | 25 |
| Volunteers | 100 |
| Contractors | 0 |
| Retention Rate | 87% |
Plans & Policies
| Does your organization have a Fundraising Plan? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Does your organization have a Strategic Plan? | Under Development |
| Years Strategic Plan Considers | 5 |
| When was the Strategic Plan adopted? | |
| Does your organization have a Management Succession Plan? | Under Development |
| Does your organization have a Policy and Procedure Plan? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Nondiscrimination Policy? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Whistle Blower Policy? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Document Destruction Policy? | Yes |
Evaluation
| Is there a formal evaluation for... | Frequency (if applicable) | |
|---|---|---|
| CEO/Executive Director | Yes | Annually |
| Senior Management | Yes | Annually |
| Non-Management | Yes | Annually |
Affiliations
| Affiliation | Year |
|---|---|
| American Association for State and Local History | 1990 |
| American Association of Museums - Member | 1987 |
| National Council for Public History | 2010 |
| National Trust For Historic Preservation | 1985 |
| Tennessee Association of Museums | 1990 |
Awards
| Award / Recognition | Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Award of Commendation | National Park Service | 2004 |
| Award of Merit | American Association for State and Local History | 2005 |
| Best Exhibit, Award of Merit | American Association for State and Local History | 2015 |
| Experts Choice Award | TripExpert | 2017 |
| Five-Star Diamond Award | Perfect Wedding Guide | 2014 |
| Freedom Station | National Underground Railroad Freedom Center | 2011 |
| Gold Seal of Transparency | Candid, formerly GuideStar | 2018 |
| Hall of Fame Circle of Excellence, Customer Service | Trip Advisor | 2015 |
| Leadership in History Award | American Association of State and Local History | 2015 |
| Merit Award | American Association for State and Local History | 2018 |
| Pinnacle Award | Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration | 2018 |
| Pinnacle Award | The Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration | 2012 |
| Restoration Award | Tennessee Preservation Trust | 2005 |
| Restore America | Home & Garden Television | 2004 |
| Stewardship Award | National Trust for Historic Preservation | 2003 |
| Top 10 Attractions in Tennessee | USA Today | 2017 |
| Top 10 Attractions in Tennessee | Southern Living | 2018 |
| Top Historical Spot Worth Traveling For, No. 1 Historical Attraction in TN | Flipkey | 2016 |
| Gold Seal of Transparency | Candid, formerly GuideStar | 2020 |
| Couple's Choice | Wedding Wire | 2021 |
| Hall of Fame | TripAdvisor | 2021 |
| Traveler's Choice | TripAdvisor | 2021 |
| #5 Museum in Tennessee | TripAdvisor | 2023 |
