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Staff
Chris Webb
Executive Director
Director@oldbaldy.org
Chris Webb was raised in the Hudson Valley of New York. She relocated to Bald Head Island by way of Lexington, KY to be closer to family living in Hampstead, NC. Her love of the beach, sailing and waterfront living brought her to Bald Head Island as a full time resident in 1999. Chris has been very active contributing to the community of Bald Head Island. She served on the Board of Directors of The Old Baldy Foundation, Inc. taking over as President from 2006 until 2016 when she was hired to become the Executive Director.
TRAVIS GILBERT
Director of Philanthropy
Travis@oldbaldy.org
Travis Gilbert is a public historian, preservationist, and non-profit executive with a decade of experience interpreting the story of North Carolina. He received a Bachelor of Arts in History from Hood College in Frederick, Maryland, and his previous roles include executive director of the Historic Wilmington Foundation, Educator for the Old Baldy Foundation, and Manager of the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society. Gilbert is a trustee of the Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, serving as chair of the archives committee, and is a proud color bearer member of the American Battlefield Trust.
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ADRIANA FORD
Communications Coordinator
Adriana@oldbaldy.org
Adriana earned her Bachelor's in Geography from the University of Tennessee (Go Vols!), where she cultivated a love for exploring the connections between people and places. She has spent the last few years living, learning, and working in London, where she received a Master's in Museum Studies from the University of Westminster. During her time working in Boston Manor House and William Hogarth’s House, she focused on encouraging the connection between communities and their diverse local histories by implementing new ways for community members and visitors to engage with their history, art, and stories.
Jake Grossman
Educator and Collections Coordinator
Jake@oldbaldy.org
Jake Grossman is a historian from Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love and sisterly affection. He graduated from Temple University with an undergraduate in history and later a MA in Public History. His main focus is the American Revolution but loves to talk/ learn about any history. Outside of history he is interested in any sport you can think of. He plays ice hockey, cricket, surf, golf, run, bike, and spends too much time watching football( go birds), and finally basketball.
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Jana Cruse
Museum Shop Associate
Jana@oldbaldy.org
Jana Cruse, a native of North Carolina, earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Lenoir Rhyne University and her Masters in Nursing from UNCG. After 32 years as an ICU/ER nurse and nursing educator, she retired and relocated to Bald Head Island in 2008. She's been a volunteer for various organizations, including: Stage Two Board of Directors, Old Baldy Quilters, Friends of the Library, Friends of the Deer, and Old Baldy Lighthouse. In 2018, she opened All About Art until its closure in 2024. She currently has two children, four grandchildren, two dogs, and a parrot. Her hobbies include quilting, pottery, and fused glass art.