President
Erin Lindsey is an Arizona native who has a deep passion for her hometown. She is dedicated to preserving the city's culture and history through advocacy and community engagement.

Lindsey is the founder of the Phoenix Art Deco Society, which is dedicated to cultivating a community and appreciation for Phoenix’s historical gems of the 1920s and 1930s which ignited her passion for preservation on a larger scale.
As a new leader of Preserve Phoenix, Lindsey is working to integrate strategic plans for continued advocacy, outreach, and education with the organization to elevate the work of all preservationists in Phoenix.

Vice President
Jim McPherson is a respected advocate for historic preservation, with a long-standing commitment to protecting and promoting Arizona’s rich cultural heritage. He serves as Board President of the Arizona Preservation Foundation, Vice President of Preserve Phoenix, and Vice Chair of the Phoenix Trolley Museum. His leadership extends nationally through his roles with the National Preservation Partners Network, National Trust for Historic Preservation, and Preservation Action.

Jim has helped preserve historic buildings, elevate public awareness, and advance preservation policy. Earlier in his career, he managed marketing and preservation efforts for historic landmarks in Utah and has continued to champion heritage-based revitalization throughout the Southwest.

As an author, Jim wrote A History of Hartville, Ohio and co-authored Downtown Phoenix, which chronicles the city’s historic core through photographs and narrative. He holds degrees in Public Administration from The Ohio State University and Miami University.

Secretary
Rachel Ewell currently serves as the Secretary of Preserve Phoenix, where she helps lead efforts to protect and promote the city’s historic and cultural landmarks. In this role, she supports board operations through clear communication, detailed record-keeping, and strategic coordination, all while advocating for increased community awareness and participation in preservation efforts.
Professionally, Rachel is a Director of Managed Care, with a strong background in project management and workflow optimization. She has previously worked with major healthcare organizations, including CVS, bringing deep experience in strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and systems efficiency. Her ability to streamline complex processes and align teams toward common goals translates directly into her board work, where thoughtful structure and long-term vision are essential.
Blending a passion for Phoenix’s architectural heritage with a results-driven mindset, Rachel is committed to ensuring that preservation efforts are inclusive, well-organized, and forward-thinking.

Interim Treasurer
Roger is an architectural historian and prominent advocate for historic preservation in Arizona. With over 30 years of real estate experience, he specializes in historic homes with a focus on mid-century modern properties. He holds an M.S. in Historic Preservation from the University of Vermont. He is also a consultant in the process of enabling neighborhoods to achieve designation on the National Register of Historic Places.

Donna Reiner grew up in a family that loved history, genealogy, telling stories, and discussing her father’s latest exploits in the operating room. But she developed a passion for the arts and received a BA in music history. A few more letters added after her name in eclectic subjects including an MA in Historic Preservation and she’s again focusing on history.
Today she spends most of her time researching various aspects of history, contributes to the compilation of National Register nominations, gives talks on Phoenix and Arizona history, and volunteers for numerous arts and culture organizations.

Meet Our Team