Our Team
Executive Director
Jon Ott
Jon Ott is the Executive Director and a founding member of the Richard Hunt Legacy Foundation. As a close personal friend of the late artist, Jon was designated by Hunt as his official biographer and the trusted shepherd of his monumental legacy. Jon spent countless hours with Richard Hunt, culminating in over one hundred hours of interviews to publish a comprehensive illustrated chronology of the artist's life in the monograph, Richard Hunt. He is widely recognized by leading art institutions as the foremost authority on Hunt’s prolific seven-decade career.
An accomplished author, scholar, and speaker, Jon frequently shares his deep expertise on Hunt's life and art at prominent cultural institutions and museums worldwide. He has authored definitive biographical essays and serves as an advisor for major Richard Hunt museum and gallery exhibitions.
Jon is a contributor to prominent art publications and exhibition catalogues. His insights have been featured in prominent media outlets such as ARTNews and WBEZ Chicago.
Director of Communications
Molly Ott
Molly Ott serves as the Director of Communications for the Richard Hunt Legacy Foundation, where she leads the strategic vision for the foundation’s global brand, marketing, public relations, and educational outreach.
With a proven track record of more than 20 years in marketing, communications, and publishing, Molly bridges the gap between historical preservation and modern digital engagement. Prior to joining the Foundation, she held key leadership roles at RH Helping Hands as a founding board member and Director of Marketing, where she successfully spearheaded complex multi-channel campaigns, major branding initiatives, and fundraisers; and Aon as a strategic human resources consultant for the Legal Research team.
Passionate about preserving the impact of one of America’s most prominent sculptors, Molly oversees the storytelling and communication strategies that bring Richard Hunt’s seven-decade artistic legacy to new national and international audiences.