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The governing body of the association is an elected Executive Board
The Executive Board is comprised of sixteen members: the president, the vice-president/president-elect, twelve directors-at-large, the immediate past president, and the ALA Councilor. The Executive Board shall adopt, implement, and enforce all policies and budgets for the association and coordinate all activities of the association.
Executive Board Duties and Expectations
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Ryan Johnson, President
Library Director at O'Fallon Public Library
President Term ends 06/30/2024
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Amy Byers, Vice President/President-Elect
Director at Chatham Area Public Library District
Vice President/President-Elect Term ends 06/30/2024
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Heather Jagman, Immediate Past President
Librarian at DePaul University Library
Immediate Past President Term ends 06/30/2024
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Julie M Milavec, Treasurer
Library Director at Downers Grove Public Library
Treasurer Term ends 06/30/2024
Director-at-Large Term ends 06/30/2024
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Monica Tapia Boyer, Director-at-Large
Senior Manager of Children's Services at Aurora Public Library District
Director-at-Large Term ends 06/30/2025
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Dawn Bussey, Director-at-Large
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Director-at-Large Term ends 06/30/2026
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Esther Curry, Director-at-Large
C.E. Brehm Memorial Public Library District
Director-at-Large Term ends 06/30/2025
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Gwendolyn Harrison, Director-at-Large
Lincoln Library
Director-at-Large Term ends 06/30/2025
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Laura Keyes, Director-at-Large
Director at Dunlap Public Library District
Director-at-Large Term ends 06/30/2026
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Jordan Neal, Director-at-Large
Adult Services Manager at Champaign Public Library
Director-at-Large Term ends 06/30/2024
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Michelle Oh, Director-at-Large
Librarian for Open Access and Equity at Oakton College
Director-at-Large Term ends 06/30/2024
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Gretchen Rings, Director-at-Large
Museum Librarian & Head of Library Collections at The Field Museum
Director-at-Large Term ends 06/30/2026
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Becky Spratford, Director-at-Large
Trustee at La Grange Public Library
Director-at-Large Term ends 06/30/2025
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Kara Thorstenson, Director-at-Large
Director of Libraries at Chicago Public Schools
Director-at-Large Term ends 06/30/2024
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Alex C. Todd, Director-at-Large
Executive Director at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Director-at-Large Term ends 06/30/2025
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Paul Mills, ALA Councilor
Fountaindale Public Library District
ALA Councilor Term ends 06/30/2024
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Greg McCormick, Ex officio
Director at Illinois State Library
Ex officio Term ends 12/31/2025
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Cyndi Robinson, Ex officio
Executive Director at Illinois Library Association
Ex officio Term ends 06/30/2025