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!
Board Meetings & Documents
Finance Committee - July 14, 2025
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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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Meet Our Board Members
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Submit Public Comment
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
Rhonda Johnisee, IHLS Staff
Delivery & Facilities Committee
Members:
Sarah Hill, Chair
Kim Dykstra
Ann-Marie Harland
Laura Naugle
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
Ethics Commission
Members:
Matt Greider (2-year term, expires August 2026)
Kristi Lear
Emily Pickell