Chuck Regier

Curator of Exhibits

About Chuck

Chuck began work at Kauffman Museum in 1985 as an exhibit builder and craftsman. Working closely with Bob Regier, Bethel College art professor and Kauffman Museum exhibit designer, Chuck gradually took on a larger role in exhibit design. Chuck has led Kauffman Museum’s consulting work for a number of other museums, including permanent exhibits at the Stauth Memorial Museum in Montezuma, KS and the Penrose Heritage Museum in Colorado Springs. Chuck grew up in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where his parents worked with the Mennonite Central Committee in agricultural development and public health. He graduated from Bethel College in 1981 with Industrial Arts and Bible and Religion degrees and has lived in Newton ever since. Married to Cindy Bertsche Regier (’82), their children all graduated from Bethel. Chuck is passionate about cooking, biking and raises chickens and rabbits at their in-town home.

Email: crregier@bethelks.edu

Office Phone: (316) 283-1612

Office Location: Kauffman Museum

Contact Chuck for:

• Traveling exhibition inquiries
• Museum design and consulting services

Andi Schmidt Andres

Acting Director/Curator of Education

About Andi

Andi has worked at Kauffman Museum since 1993. In her role as Acting Director she is responsible for special events such as fund-raising dinners and receptions, educational program for children and families including Uncle Carl’s Camps and Celebrate Kansas Day!, managing the museum store, coordinating the volunteer program, supervision of student employees and Kauffman Museum administrative duties. After graduating from Bethel College with degrees in German (1984) and Environmental Studies with an emphasis in education (1985), Andi worked for six years for the City of Colorado Springs. Through the Parks and Recreation Department, she supervised interpretive programs at Garden of the Gods Park, at North Cheyenne Canon Park and on the summit of Pikes Peak. Andi lives outside Newton on a farm with her husband, daughter, a few goats and many barn cats.

Email: asa@bethelks.edu

Office Phone: (316) 283-1612

Office Location: Kauffman Museum

Contact Andi for:

• Administrative questions
• Education inquiries
• Uncle Carl’s Camps
• Special Events
• Volunteers