Illinois Heartland Library System is overseen by a board of directors comprised of representatives of the regional library community.
FY2027 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 28, 2026
- August 25, 2026
- September 22, 2026
- October 27, 2026 (Annual Meeting)
- November 24, 2026
- January 26, 2027
- February 23, 2027
- March 23, 2027
- April 27, 2027
- May 25, 2027
- June 22, 2027
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Meet Our Board Members
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Submit Public Comment
For the Next Full Board Meeting
FY2027 Board Committees & Officers
Executive Committee
Members:
Kristy Walker, President
Ryan Johnson, Vice President
Michael Treece, Treasurer
Nick Norovich, Secretary
Matt Greider, Member at Large
Leslie Bednar, Staff Liaison
Advocacy Committee
Members:
Kristi Lear, Chair
Nanette Donohue
Leah Gregory
Matthew Greider
Ann-Marie Harland
Clay Held
Carol Hogan-Downey
Kattie Livingston
Amanda McKay
Samantha Ralston
Anna Wiegand
Sara Zumwalt
Leslie Bednar, Staff Liaison
Ethics Commission
Members:
Kristi Lear (Aug. 2025 – Aug. 2027)
Charles Atteberry (Aug. 2026 – Aug. 2028)
Clay Held (Aug. 2026 – Aug. 2028)
Nominating Committee
Members:
Josh Short, Chair
Board Member, Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library
Emily Bergman
Library Director, Harrisburg Public Library
Samantha Carroll
Trustee, Decatur Public Library
Sarah Hill
Director of Library Services, Lake Land College
Amy Pulliam
Librarian, East St. Louis SD 180