Pamela Kruse-Buckingham of Bremerton has been named administrative director of the Kitsap County Historical Society Museum. Kruse-Buckingham recently graduated from the University of Washington Museum Studies Certificate Program, is on the Board of Directors for the Washington Museum Association, is a Certified Ombudsman and has been listed in “Who’s Who of Executives and Professionals.”

An employee of KCHS for almost seven years, Kruse-Buckingham was volunteer coordinator and later office manager. She brings over 13 years of business experience to the institution.