Ted O’Dell is the Founder and Executive Director of the newly formed Hackett Auto Museum located in Jackson, Michigan. He is a professional advocate representing people and projects across the state of Michigan and has served as both an elected and appointed public official for nearly 12 years inside both chambers of the Michigan legislature. Ted’s enjoyed collecting automotive memorabilia his entire life and purchased his first classic car, a 1966 Ford Mustang Sprint 200 at the age of 16. Ted currently serves on the executive committee of the MotorCities National Heritage Area, an affiliate of the U.S. Park Service and is a longtime President of the Central Michigan T’s Model T owners Club.