Board of Directors

Illinois Heartland Library System is overseen by a board of directors comprised of representatives of the regional library community.

Interested in serving on the IHLS Board? Attend our online Meet & Greet + Q&A at 10 a.m. on November 17, 2025!

FY2026 Board Meeting Schedule

Full Board

Regular Meeting Time: The meetings of the IHLS Board of Directors are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month (except December) at 5 p.m. at the Illinois Heartland Library System Edwardsville office, unless otherwise noted.

Schedule:

July 22, 2025
Aug. 26, 2025
Sept. 23, 2025
Oct. 28, 2025
Nov. 25, 2025
Jan. 27, 2026
Feb. 24, 2026
March 24, 2026
April 28, 2026
May 26, 2026
June 23, 2026

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For the Next Full Board Meeting

FY2026 Board Committees

Executive Committee

Members:

Sarah Hill, Chair
Ryan Johnson
Nick Norovich
Michael Treece
Kristy Walker
Leslie Bednar, IHLS Staff

Advocacy & Education Committee

Members:

Ryan Johnson, Chair
Mark Decker
Matt Greider
Kristy Lear
Emily Pickell
Ellen Popit, IHLS Staff

Budget & Finance Committee

Members:

Michael Treece, Chair
Ann Chandler
Kristi Lear
Linda McDonnell
Nick Norovich
Christine Westerlund
Rhonda Johnisee, IHLS Staff

Delivery & Facilities Committee

Members:

Sarah Hill, Chair
Kim Dykstra
Ann-Marie Harland
Laura Naugle
Christine Westerlund
Colleen Dettenmeier, IHLS Staff

Nominating Committee

Members:

Greg Kessler, Chair
Head Librarian of Adult Services, Edwardsville Public Library
gregk@edwpl.org

Samantha Carroll
Trustee, Decatur Public Library

Amy Pullium
Librarian, East St Louis School District 189

Mary Rund
District Librarian, Central A & M CUD 21

Josh Short
Trustee, Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library

Personnel Committee

Members:

Kristy Walker, Chair
Mark Decker
Matt Greider
Ryan Johnson
Emily Pickell
Jill Trevino, IHLS Staff

Policy & Membership Committee

Members:

Kristy Walker, Chair
Ann Chandler
Kim Dykstra
Ann-Marie Harland
Linda McDonnell
Laura Naugle
Ellen Popit, IHLS Staff