Board of directors
President
Dave Gerrish
David Gerrish serves as President of the Fauquier Historical Society. A longtime advocate for the Warrenton community, David served as the Branch Manager of Wells Fargo Advisors at 70 Main Street, where he worked for more than 40 years. He and his family have called Warrenton home for the past 30 years.
Vice President & Treasurer
Laura Kelsey
Laura Kelsey retired in 2013 after a diverse 46-year career spanning education, retail entrepreneurship, economic development, and commercial construction management. A dedicated community leader, Laura has served on numerous nonprofit and civic boards, including Highland School, the Greater Warrenton Chamber of Commerce, and the Town of Warrenton's Economic Development Advisory Committee. She recently completed six years as President of the Fauquier Historical Society and currently serves on the boards of the Fauquier Heritage & Preservation Foundation and the Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area.
Secretary
Joe Esposito
Joe Esposito is a retired professional with over 30 years in Human Resources, and University as an Adjunct Professor. Currently he volunteers at the museum and serving as Board Secretary and VP Communications and Membership. Outside of the museum, he enjoys playing trumpet with a local community band and has volunteered with “Bugles Across America.” His lifelong interest in American history and culture enriches his work as a docent, where he brings both knowledge and enthusiasm to every visitor interaction.
Board Member
Faith Dechristopher
Faith was born and raised on a century-old family farm in Southern Minnesota, moving to Virginia in 2000. She has been a member of the Fauquier area for several decades, serving the Liberty High School community as a teacher for over 21 years. She is currently teaching AP US History, the American Civil War course, and African American Studies. She weaves Fauquier County history within her lessons and encourages students to explore local sites as well as participate in historic preservation including battlefield cleanups at Brandy Station and local cemetery restoration. Additionally, Faith has encouraged students to discover their family history, driving students to continue pursuit of their own historical stories. Faith has her BA from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN and her MA in American History from American Public University. She lives in Amissville with her husband and daughter.
Board Member
Dave Goetz
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Board Member
Yakir Lubowsky
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Board Member
Lou Marano
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Past President Emeritus
Yak Lubowski
Lou Marano
Laura Kelsey
Board Member
Gary Carroll
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Board Member
Bob Mosier
Bob Mosier is a lifelong Virginian and law enforcement professional with more than 30 years of service at the local, federal, and international levels. His distinguished career included leadership roles with the Fauquier County Sheriff's Office, the U.S. Department of State, and international justice and public safety organizations around the world.
Elected as Fauquier County's 60th Sheriff in 2015, Bob now serves as the Chief Deputy of the Administration & Corrections Bureau at the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.