Meet Our Team
The Springfield State Hospital: Historical society has a dedicated team that works tirelessly to ensure that the historic buildings at Springfield are preserved and restored in a sensitive manner that commemorates their history while building the future. Both the committee members and staff members are all volunteers with a burning passion for Springfield and preserving it's history.
Committee
Founder/President
Brennan VanderVeer is a 6th generation employee at Springfield and is the founder/president of the historical society. Click to read more about Brennan.
Trustee
Brandon Leese was a tour guide on the SS United States. He serves as a Trustee at the Historical Society.
Click to read more about Edward.
Vice President
Kathleen Barquin has lived in the Sykesville/Eldersburg area for 23 years and is the Vice President of the historical society.
Click to read more about Kathleen.
Trustee
Shannen Anthony was the caretaker of the former Norwich State Hospital in CT for 4 years and is excited to help save Springfield.
Click to read more about Shannen.
Trustee
Edward Devan III is a born and raised Sykesville resident. He serves as a Trustee at the Historical Society.
Click to read more about Edward.
Volunteers
Christie Seyglinski
Lore Fadrowski
Jocelyn Desmond
Janice Campbell
Mary-Ellen Wilson
Jacqueline LaRocca
Liesel Rupprecht
Want to volunteer?
If you would like to volunteer at the historical society, please send us a message below!
Thank you!