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Heard Museum announces first Indigenous board chair in organization’s history
John Coggins is the new chair of Heard’s board of trustees
(Photo provided by SRP)
The Heard Museum appointed John Coggins as the new chair of its board of trustees.
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About the Heard Museum
Since its founding in 1929, the Heard Museum has grown in size and stature to become recognized internationally for the quality of its collections, world-class exhibitions, educational programming and its festivals. Dedicated to the advancement of American Indian art, the Heard presents the stories of American Indian people from a first-person perspective, as well as exhibitions that showcase the beauty and vitality of traditional and contemporary art.
Special to Independent Newsmedia
The Heard Museum appointed John Coggins as the new chair of its board of trustees.
Coggins is the first Indigenous board chair in the organization’s 95-year history and succeeds John F. Lomax, who began his tenure in 2021.
Coggins has been a longtime supporter of the Heard and has served on the board since January 2019. During that time he has been active on several committees, including finance, human resources and the American Indian Advisory Committee, and he just completed a two-year tenure as board vice-chair.
Coggins is a member of the Choctaw Nation, and his wife is a member of the Navajo Nation.
“It’s an honor to serve the Heard Museum, a community and national treasure. This position has special meaning for my family and me based on our family heritage,” Coggins shared in a press release. “There is a deep connection to the art that is so thoughtfully displayed in the galleries and the outdoor sculpture gardens. I am humbled to serve alongside so many talented and committed individuals.”
The Museum is located at 2301 N. Central Ave., in Phoenix.
Coggins, who has more than 38 years of experience in the energy industry, is the associate general manager and chief power system executive for Salt River Project. He is responsible for the operation of SRP’s power system, including renewable, hydro, nuclear and fossil-fuel power generation, a high-voltage transmission system and an extensive electrical distribution network.
“John’s dedication to the Heard’s mission of advancing American Indian art and his support of Indigenous communities, especially in Arizona, has been an inspiration to all of us,” Heard Museum Dickey Family Director and CEO David M. Roche stated.
Duties that Coggins will be responsible for in his new role include representing the board, overseeing board affairs, ensuring compliance of the board bylaws in collaboration with the museum director and CEO, overseeing partnerships with other institutions and more.
