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[[Image:jerryenzler.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]ENZLER, Jerry. (Bethesda, MD- ). Enzler graduated from [[LORAS COLLEGE]] and has a Master's degree in Museum Studies from the Cooperstown Graduate Program, State University of New York. He was hired in 1977 as curator of the [[HAM HOUSE]]. With his guidance, the Historical Society saw its budget grow from $13,000 in 1979 to $730,000 in 1989 with a staff of twelve full-time and thirty part-time employees. Museum attendance increased from three thousand visitors annually to 73,000. Dubuque museums annually accounted for an estimated $6,000,000 in revenue to the city.  
[[Image:jerryenzler.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]ENZLER, Jerry. (Washington, D.C., Aug. 12, 1951- ). Raised in Bethesda, Maryland, Enzler's family could trace its roots to Dubuque in the 1850s. His father, [[ENZLER, Clarence J.|Clarence J. ENZLER]], left the city during the [[GREAT DEPRESSION]] and worked in the District of Columbia area as an author and speech writer for the Department of Agriculture. (1)
 
Enzler graduated from [[LORAS COLLEGE]] in 1973 with a degree in accounting. He married [[FISCHER, Katherine|Katherine FISCHER]] and worked for two for Arthur Andersen, an accounting firm.  In 1975 the two spent a year as volunteer teachers at the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary-affiliated Immaculate Conception School in Clarksdale, Mississippi.  The experience led to the couple returning to Dubuque. Fischer taught at [[HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL]] and then [[WAHLERT HIGH SCHOOL]] beginning in 1989. Enzler applied for a position at the [[HAM HOUSE]] and was interviewed by [[MERCER, Helen|Helen MERCER]]. Through a federal program, the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act, he became in 1977 the first full-time employee of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]], as the museum's curator. (2)
 
His first project increased revenue at the Ham House by quadrupling the hours of operation which increased admission revenue and sales at the gift shop. He reduced expenses by increasing the use of work-study students rather than part-time seasonal workers. Enzler then took a left-of-absence for a year and was accepted into a one-year graduate program in museum studies at the Cooperstown Graduate Program, State University of New York and received a Master's degree in Museum Studies. (3)
 
With his guidance, the Historical Society saw its budget grow from $13,000 in 1979 to $730,000 in 1989 with a staff of twelve full-time and thirty part-time employees. Museum attendance increased from three thousand visitors annually to 73,000. Dubuque museums annually accounted for an estimated $6,000,000 in revenue to the city.  


In 1979 Enzler initiated the opening of the [[FRED W. WOODWARD RIVERBOAT MUSEUM]] with a $200,000 grant from the Woodward Foundation and over one million dollars raised locally.  Enzler directed the successful grant application in 1979 to the National Trust for Historic Preservation that resulted in $135,000 being awarded to Dubuque. This was the seventh largest grant issued in the United States and the largest for any project on inland waters.  
In 1979 Enzler initiated the opening of the [[FRED W. WOODWARD RIVERBOAT MUSEUM]] with a $200,000 grant from the Woodward Foundation and over one million dollars raised locally.  Enzler directed the successful grant application in 1979 to the National Trust for Historic Preservation that resulted in $135,000 being awarded to Dubuque. This was the seventh largest grant issued in the United States and the largest for any project on inland waters.  
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In 1983 $200,000 was granted by the National Endowment for the Humanities with an additional $900,000 being donated locally. Under Enzler's direction, this money was placed in an endowment for the complete restoration of Ham House, the start of the [[NATIONAL RIVERS HALL OF FAME]], and completion of the Riverboat Museum.  
In 1983 $200,000 was granted by the National Endowment for the Humanities with an additional $900,000 being donated locally. Under Enzler's direction, this money was placed in an endowment for the complete restoration of Ham House, the start of the [[NATIONAL RIVERS HALL OF FAME]], and completion of the Riverboat Museum.  


Working with many community leaders and groups, Enzler was responsible for the growth of [[TOURISM]] in Dubuque’s [[ICE HARBOR]] area beginning with the creation of the [[NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM AND AQUARIUM]]. He has authored over six hundred successful grants including the $40 million Vision Iowa grant which began the transformation of the [[ICE HARBOR]].
Working with many community leaders and groups, Enzler was responsible for the growth of [[TOURISM]] in Dubuque’s [[ICE HARBOR]] area beginning with the creation of the [[NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM AND AQUARIUM]]. He authored over six hundred successful grants including the $40 million Vision Iowa grant which began the transformation of the [[ICE HARBOR]].


Enzler received the [[FIRST CITIZEN AWARD]] in 1991, an Honorary Doctor of Humanities from [[CLARKE COLLEGE]], Honorary Doctor of Law from Loras College, Coastal American Leadership Award from the Office of the White House, and the Humanities Iowa Lifetime Service Award. He is the first president of the America's River Corporation.
Enzler received the [[FIRST CITIZEN AWARD]] in 1991, an Honorary Doctor of Humanities from [[CLARKE COLLEGE]], Honorary Doctor of Law from Loras College, Coastal American Leadership Award from the Office of the White House, and the Humanities Iowa Lifetime Service Award. He is the first president of the America's River Corporation.
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Source:
1. Hogstrom, Erik. "Enthusiasm, Vision," ''River of Dreams'', November, 2016, p. 12
2. Ibid., p. 13
3. Ibid., p. 14


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Revision as of 17:16, 15 November 2016

Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald

ENZLER, Jerry. (Washington, D.C., Aug. 12, 1951- ). Raised in Bethesda, Maryland, Enzler's family could trace its roots to Dubuque in the 1850s. His father, Clarence J. ENZLER, left the city during the GREAT DEPRESSION and worked in the District of Columbia area as an author and speech writer for the Department of Agriculture. (1)

Enzler graduated from LORAS COLLEGE in 1973 with a degree in accounting. He married Katherine FISCHER and worked for two for Arthur Andersen, an accounting firm. In 1975 the two spent a year as volunteer teachers at the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary-affiliated Immaculate Conception School in Clarksdale, Mississippi. The experience led to the couple returning to Dubuque. Fischer taught at HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL and then WAHLERT HIGH SCHOOL beginning in 1989. Enzler applied for a position at the HAM HOUSE and was interviewed by Helen MERCER. Through a federal program, the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act, he became in 1977 the first full-time employee of the DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, as the museum's curator. (2)

His first project increased revenue at the Ham House by quadrupling the hours of operation which increased admission revenue and sales at the gift shop. He reduced expenses by increasing the use of work-study students rather than part-time seasonal workers. Enzler then took a left-of-absence for a year and was accepted into a one-year graduate program in museum studies at the Cooperstown Graduate Program, State University of New York and received a Master's degree in Museum Studies. (3)

With his guidance, the Historical Society saw its budget grow from $13,000 in 1979 to $730,000 in 1989 with a staff of twelve full-time and thirty part-time employees. Museum attendance increased from three thousand visitors annually to 73,000. Dubuque museums annually accounted for an estimated $6,000,000 in revenue to the city.

In 1979 Enzler initiated the opening of the FRED W. WOODWARD RIVERBOAT MUSEUM with a $200,000 grant from the Woodward Foundation and over one million dollars raised locally. Enzler directed the successful grant application in 1979 to the National Trust for Historic Preservation that resulted in $135,000 being awarded to Dubuque. This was the seventh largest grant issued in the United States and the largest for any project on inland waters.

In 1983 $200,000 was granted by the National Endowment for the Humanities with an additional $900,000 being donated locally. Under Enzler's direction, this money was placed in an endowment for the complete restoration of Ham House, the start of the NATIONAL RIVERS HALL OF FAME, and completion of the Riverboat Museum.

Working with many community leaders and groups, Enzler was responsible for the growth of TOURISM in Dubuque’s ICE HARBOR area beginning with the creation of the NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM AND AQUARIUM. He authored over six hundred successful grants including the $40 million Vision Iowa grant which began the transformation of the ICE HARBOR.

Enzler received the FIRST CITIZEN AWARD in 1991, an Honorary Doctor of Humanities from CLARKE COLLEGE, Honorary Doctor of Law from Loras College, Coastal American Leadership Award from the Office of the White House, and the Humanities Iowa Lifetime Service Award. He is the first president of the America's River Corporation.

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Source:

1. Hogstrom, Erik. "Enthusiasm, Vision," River of Dreams, November, 2016, p. 12

2. Ibid., p. 13

3. Ibid., p. 14