IHLS Staff by Department

Executive & Administrative

	Leslie Bednar Executive Director Edwardsville Office (618) 656-3216 ext. 420 lbednar@illinoisheartland.org Job Responsibilities: Serves as the chief administrative officer, responsible for implementing policies and programs and directs and leads all operations and activities.
	Ellen Popit Associate Director Carbondale Office (618) 985-3711 ext. 624 epopit@illinoisheartland.org Job Responsibilities: Partner of the Executive Director, responsible for managing the membership department and programs, directs and leads delivery operations and activities.
	Stacie Bushong Executive Assistant Edwardsville Office (618) 656-3216 ext. 447 sbushong@illinoisheartland.org Job Responsibilities: Performs a variety of secretarial and administrative duties for the Executive Director and the Board of Directors in a professional and efficient manner.
	Anna Yackle Membership Coordinator Carbondale Office (618) 985-3711 ext. 618 ayackle@illinoisheartland.org Job Responsibilities: The Membership Coordinator works as part of the Membership Services Team to collect accurate information regarding member libraries and to provide support for the multitype libraries that comprise IHLS.
	Chris Dawdy Grants Specialist Edwardsville Office (618) 656-3216 ext. 426 cdawdy@illinoisheartland.org Job Responsibilities: The Grants Specialist prepares proposals for submittal to potential funding sources to obtain resources for special organizational projects. Projects enhance the mission of the Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS) and improve service outcomes for multitype IHLS member libraries.
	Julia Pernicka Communications Coordinator Edwardsville Office (618) 656-3216 ext. 442 jpernicka@illinoisheartland.org Job Responsibilities: Coordinates and provides response to requests for information from media, provides information to member libraries, the public and IHLS staff through various communications media.
	Angela Thompson Administrative Assistant Champaign Office (217) 352-0047 ext. 720 athompson@illinoisheartland.org Job Responsibilities: Performs a variety of administrative and clerical duties for the IHLS staff.
	Dominique Granger Human Resources Generalist Edwardsville Office (618) 656-3216 ext. 408 dgranger@illinoisheartland.org Job Responsibilities: The Human Resources Generalist guides and supports the overall provision of human resources services, policies and programs.
	Shandi Greve Penrod Marketing Coordinator Edwardsville Office (618) 656-3216 ext. 426 spenrod@illinoisheartland.org Job Responsibilities: Creates and maintains all marketing content for IHLS while giving support to the tasks of the communications and membership departments.

Financial

	Rhonda Johnisee OCLC Senior Accountant Edwardsville Office (618) 656-3216 ext. 418 rjohnisee@illinoisheartland.org Job Responsibilities: Oversees all aspects of the ILLINET/OCLC Accounting Grant as well as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and cash receipts for the three locations. The Sr. Accountant has a significant role in preparing reports and budgets for all grants and funds.
	Colleen Dettenmeier Account Analyst Edwardsville Office (618) 656-3216 ext. 431 cdettenmeier@illinoisheartland.org Job Responsibilities: Responsible for overseeing the accounts payable process and analyzing financial data.
	Shirley Paden Accounts Receivable Coordinator Edwardsville Office (618) 656-3216 ext. 419 spaden@illinoisheartland.org Job Responsibilities: Oversees all aspects of Accounts Receivable for the OCLC Grant.
	Cheryl Noll Accounting Assistant Edwardsville Office (618) 656-3216 ext. 404 cnoll@illinoisheartland.org Job Responsibilities: The Accounting Assistant position is the administrative support for the Finance Department. This position would be performing a variety of accounting tasks related to accounts payable and receivable.

IT

	Troy Brown IT Director Carbondale Office (618) 985-3711 ext. 621 tbrown@illinoisheartland.org Job Responsibilities: Responsible for all development of computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery.
	Brandon Chapman Network Administrator Edwardsville Office (618) 656-3216 ext. 440 bchapman@illinoisheartland.org Job Responsibilities: Responsible for aspects of the IHLS & SHARE networks.
	Brant Wingerter Web Developer Carbondale Office (618) 985-3711 ext. 604 bwingerter@illinoisheartland.org Job Responsibilities: Responsible for aspects of the IHLS & SHARE websites.

Administrative Services Team

	Cassandra Thompson SHARE Director Edwardsville Office (618) 656-3216 ext. 443 cthompson@illinoisheartland.org Job Responsibilities: The SHARE Director is responsible for coordinating the SHARE department and providing quality service to member libraries.
	Joan Bauer SHARE Manager for Administrative Services Champaign Office (217) 352-0047 ext. 721 jbauer@illinoisheartland.org Job Responsibilities: Coordinates SHARE security and administrative module and troubleshooting and develops the fee formula and budget for SHARE.
	Mary Johnston Tech Support Specialist Champaign Office (217) 352-0047 ext. 700 mjohnston@illinoisheartland.org Job Responsibilities: Coordinates daily operation of the ILS software, runs reports and performs routine maintenance procedures and supports and trains library staff.
	Terry Moreland Reporting Services Specialist Champaign Office tmoreland@illinoisheartland.org Job Responsibilities: Coordinates daily operation of the ILS software, runs reports and performs routine maintenance procedures and supports and trains library staff.
	Kim Sparks Administrative Services Specialist Carbondale Office (618) 985-3711 ext. 601 ksparks@illinoisheartland.org Job Responsibilities: Coordinates daily operation of the ILS software, runs reports and performs routine maintenance procedures and supports and trains library staff.

Bibliographic Services Team

	Shelley Stone SHARE Manager for Bibliographic Services Carbondale Office (618) 985-3711 ext. 608 sstone@illinoisheartland.org Job Responsibilities: Coordinates SHARE cataloging services and database standards on behalf of member libraries.
	Edie Elliott Cataloging Supervisor Edwardsville Office (618) 656-3216 ext. 445 eelliott@illinoisheartland.org Job Responsibilities: Supervises and plans the work of cataloging staff to facilitate the workflow and provide direction regarding cataloging, as well as performs original and copy cataloging.
	Pamela Thomas SHARE Bibliographic Project Coordinator Champaign Office (217) 352-0047 ext. 706 pthomas@illinoisheartland.org Job Responsibilities: Responsible for coordinating the workflow of the CMC staff, providing direction for grant goals, and providing cataloging and technical services training for Illinois libraries.
	Ian Anderson Cataloger Champaign Office (217) 352-0047 ext. 711 ianderson@illinoisheartland.org Job Responsibilities: Performs original and copy cataloging based on current standards, performs database maintenance and authority control, assists in training and provides inventory support.
	Vince Andrzejewski Cataloger Edwardsville Office (618) 656-3216 ext. 430 vandrzejewski@illinoisheartland.org Job Responsibilities: Performs original and copy cataloging based on current standards, database maintenance, authority control, and provides training and inventory support for libraries.
	Robert Brady Cataloger Champaign Office (217) 352-0047 ext. 708 rbrady@illinoisheartland.org Job Responsibilities: Performs original and copy cataloging based on current standards, performs database maintenance and authority control, assists in training and provides inventory support.
	Liz Perkins Cataloger Champaign Office (217) 352-0047 ext. 715 lperkins@illinoisheartland.org Job Responsibilities: Performs original and copy cataloging based on current standards, performs database maintenance and authority control, assists in training and provides inventory support
	Donald Pippin Cataloger Champaign Office (217) 352-0047 ext. 727 dpippin@illinoisheartland.org Job Responsibilities: Performs original and copy cataloging based on current standards, performs database maintenance and authority control, assists in training and provides inventory support
	Dena Porter Cataloger Carbondale Office (618) 985-3711 ext. 626 dporter@illinoisheartland.org Job Responsibilities: Performs original and copy cataloging based on current standards, performs database maintenance and authority control, assists in training and provides inventory support
	Cheri Schuler-Faust Cataloger Edwardsville Office (618) 656-3216 ext. 407 cfaust@illinoisheartland.org Job Responsibilities: Performs original and copy cataloging based on current standards, performs database maintenance and authority control, assists in training and provides inventory support.
	Erin Rose Metadata Cataloger Champaign Office (217) 352-0047 ext. 718 erose@illinoisheartland.org Job Responsibilities: The Metadata Cataloger performs original and copy cataloging, as well as creation of metadata for digital collections based on current standards, database maintenance, authority control, and provides training and inventory support for libraries.
	Steve Johnson Cataloging Assistant II Carbondale Office sjohnson@illinoisheartland.org Job Responsibilities: Performs original and copy cataloging based on current standards, performs database maintenance and authority control, assists in training and provides inventory support.

Staff Services Team

	Lesley Zavediuk SHARE Circulation & Resource Sharing Specialist Edwardsville Office (618) 656-3216 ext. 424 lzavediuk@illinoisheartland.org Job Responsibilities: IHLS SHARE Circulation & Resource Sharing Specialist provides training related to circulation and resource sharing, windows-based skills, IHLS and SHARE policy, and best practices for effective workflow to support IHLS members. This position coordinates and provides support to others to assist in maintaining an effective and efficient SHARE platform and assists member libraries to find, obtain, and use appropriate resources for their patrons.
	Sue Pearson SHARE Circulation & Resource Sharing Specialist Edwardsville Office (618) 656-3216 ext. 421 spearson@illinoisheartland.org Job Responsibilities: IHLS SHARE Circulation & Resource Sharing Specialist provides training related to circulation and resource sharing, windows-based skills, IHLS and SHARE policy, and best practices for effective workflow to support IHLS members. This position coordinates and provides support to others to assist in maintaining an effective and efficient SHARE platform and assists member libraries to find, obtain, and use appropriate resources for their patrons.
	Zach Henderson SHARE Circulation & Resource Sharing Specialist Edwardsville Office (618) 656-3216 ext. 406 zhenderson@illinoisheartland.org Job Responsibilities: IHLS SHARE Circulation & Resource Sharing Specialist provides training related to circulation and resource sharing, windows-based skills, IHLS and SHARE policy, and best practices for effective workflow to support IHLS members. This position coordinates and provides support to others to assist in maintaining an effective and efficient SHARE platform and assists member libraries to find, obtain, and use appropriate resources for their patrons.

Operations

Susan Palmer
Operations Director
Edwardsville Office

(618) 656-3216 ext. 409
spalmer@illinoisheartland.org

Job Responsibilities:
Manages staff responsible for activities associated with all aspects of the delivery operations and the maintenance and repair of the physical buildings, mechanical equipment, and vehicles.

Champaign Delivery

	Linda Kates Operations Manager Champaign Office (217) 352-0047 ext. 705 lkates@illinoisheartland.org Job Responsibilities: Plans, directs, and coordinates the staff and process of picking up, sorting, and delivering library materials, facilities and vehicle maintenance and repairs, custodial operations, and facility repair and maintenance.
	Barbara Fredricksen Lead Sorter Champaign Office Job Responsibilities: The primary role of the Sorter is to assist in the daily sorting of books and other library materials transported by IHLS courier drivers. Other responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of the delivery tubs and bags, shelving IHLS books, delivering library materials to IHLS staff, and performing other clerical duties.
	Ni'Shell Johnson Sorter Champaign Office Job Responsibilities: The primary role of the Sorter is to assist in the daily sorting of books and other library materials transported by IHLS courier drivers. Other responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of the delivery tubs and bags, shelving IHLS books, delivering library materials to IHLS staff, and performing other clerical duties.
	Marcia Horton Page/Sorter Champaign Office Job Responsibilities: Assists in the daily sorting of books and other library materials transported by IHLS courier drivers, assists in the preparation of the delivery tubs and bags, shelves IHLS books, delivers library materials to IHLS staff, and performs other clerical duties.
	Susan Daugherty Sorter Champaign Office Job Responsibilities: The primary role of the Sorter is to assist in the daily sorting of books and other library materials transported by IHLS courier drivers. Other responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of the delivery tubs and bags, shelving IHLS books, delivering library materials to IHLS staff, and performing other clerical duties.
	Thomas Gadel Sorter Champaign Office Job Responsibilities: The primary role of the Sorter is to assist in the daily sorting of books and other library materials transported by IHLS courier drivers. Other responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of the delivery tubs and bags, shelving IHLS books, delivering library materials to IHLS staff, and performing other clerical duties.

Champaign Courier Drivers

	Steve Behrens Courier Driver Champaign Office
	John Bode Courier Driver Champaign Office
	Phillip Chmielewski Courier Driver Champaign Office
	Ronald Chubb Courier Driver Champaign Office
	William Clinch Courier Driver Champaign Office
	Stephen Downes ILDS Coordinator Champaign Office
	Jeffrey Feller Courier Driver Champaign Office
	Terry Fruhling Courier Driver Champaign Office
	Jerry Gamble Courier Driver Champaign Office
	Jerry Mortensen Courier Driver Champaign Office
	Clark Nichols Courier Driver Champaign Office
	Thomas Nichols Courier Driver Champaign Office
	Phil Owen Courier Driver Champaign Office
	Roger Perry Courier Driver Champaign Office
	Richard Tarro Courier Driver Champaign Office
	John Ward Courier Driver Champaign Office
	Gary Wollitz Courier Driver Champaign Office
	Travis Yowell Courier Driver Champaign Office

Carbondale Delivery

Carbondale Courier Drivers

	Bill Bailey Courier Driver Carbondale Office
	Michael Ellis Courier Driver Carbondale Office
	Cheryl Horn Courier Driver Carbondale Office
	Donald Jennings Courier Driver Carbondale Office
	John Malone Courier Driver Carbondale Office
	Michael McGinn Courier Driver Carbondale Office
	Casey Parr Courier Driver Carbondale Office
	Debra Pfeiffer Courier Driver Carbondale Office
	Liberty Reiman Courier Driver Carbondale Office
	Wanda Schleper Courier Driver Carbondale Office
	Steven Swallers Courier Driver Carbondale Office
	Gary Witt Courier Driver Carbondale Office

Edwardsville Delivery

	Linda Petty Operations Manager Edwardsville Office (618) 656-3216 ext. 412 lpetty@illinoisheartland.org Job Responsibilities: Plans, directs, and coordinates the staff and process of picking up, sorting, and delivering library materials, facilities and vehicle maintenance and repairs, custodial operations, and facility repair and maintenance.
	Lia McInerney Lead Sorter Edwardsville Office Job Responsibilities: The primary role of the Sorter is to assist in the daily sorting of books and other library materials transported by IHLS courier drivers. Other responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of the delivery tubs and bags, shelving IHLS books, delivering library materials to IHLS staff, and performing other clerical duties.
	PJ Sjursen Sorter Edwardsville Office Job Responsibilities: The primary role of the Sorter is to assist in the daily sorting of books and other library materials transported by IHLS courier drivers. Other responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of the delivery tubs and bags, shelving IHLS books, delivering library materials to IHLS staff, and performing other clerical duties.
	Nicole Buckingham Sorter Edwardsville Office Job Responsibilities: The primary role of the Sorter is to assist in the daily sorting of books and other library materials transported by IHLS courier drivers. Other responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of the delivery tubs and bags, shelving IHLS books, delivering library materials to IHLS staff, and performing other clerical duties.
	Taylor Bond Sorter Edwardsville Office Job Responsibilities: The primary role of the Sorter is to assist in the daily sorting of books and other library materials transported by IHLS courier drivers. Other responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of the delivery tubs and bags, shelving IHLS books, delivering library materials to IHLS staff, and performing other clerical duties.
	Lisa Engelke Sorter Edwardsville Office Job Responsibilities: The primary role of the Sorter is to assist in the daily sorting of books and other library materials transported by IHLS courier drivers. Other responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of the delivery tubs and bags, shelving IHLS books, delivering library materials to IHLS staff, and performing other clerical duties.
	Lawrence Leible Sorter Edwardsville Office Job Responsibilities: The primary role of the Sorter is to assist in the daily sorting of books and other library materials transported by IHLS courier drivers. Other responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of the delivery tubs and bags, shelving IHLS books, delivering library materials to IHLS staff, and performing other clerical duties.
	Everett Oliver Sorter Edwardsville Office Job Responsibilities: The primary role of the Sorter is to assist in the daily sorting of books and other library materials transported by IHLS courier drivers. Other responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of the delivery tubs and bags, shelving IHLS books, delivering library materials to IHLS staff, and performing other clerical duties.
	Joshua Russell Sorter Edwardsville Office Job Responsibilities: The primary role of the Sorter is to assist in the daily sorting of books and other library materials transported by IHLS courier drivers. Other responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of the delivery tubs and bags, shelving IHLS books, delivering library materials to IHLS staff, and performing other clerical duties.
	Jacob Sedor Sorter Edwardsville Office Job Responsibilities: The primary role of the Sorter is to assist in the daily sorting of books and other library materials transported by IHLS courier drivers. Other responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of the delivery tubs and bags, shelving IHLS books, delivering library materials to IHLS staff, and performing other clerical duties.
	Kristin Theisen Sorter Edwardsville Office Job Responsibilities: The primary role of the Sorter is to assist in the daily sorting of books and other library materials transported by IHLS courier drivers. Other responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of the delivery tubs and bags, shelving IHLS books, delivering library materials to IHLS staff, and performing other clerical duties.

Edwardsville Courier Drivers

	John Burks Courier Driver Edwardsville Office
	J.R. Eilers Courier Driver Edwardsville Office
	Leo Gieszelmann Courier Driver Edwardsville Office
	Michael Henderson Courier Driver Edwardsville Office
	Hank Isaak Courier Driver Edwardsville Office
	Larry Jones Courier Driver Edwardsville Office
	Dale Landolt Courier Driver Edwardsville Office
	Walter Mueggenburg Courier Driver Edwardsville Office
	Harry Munson Courier Driver Edwardsville Office
	Rhonda Palmer Courier Driver Edwardsville Office
	Christina Pitcher Sorter Edwardsville Office Job Responsibilities: The primary role of the Sorter is to assist in the daily sorting of books and other library materials transported by IHLS courier drivers. Other responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of the delivery tubs and bags, shelving IHLS books, delivering library materials to IHLS staff, and performing other clerical duties.
	Michael Ramey Courier Driver Edwardsville Office
	Jerry Ringering Courier Driver Edwardsville Office
	Richard Stewart Courier Driver Edwardsville Office
	David Voyles Courier Driver Edwardsville Office
	Daniel Weaver Courier Driver Edwardsville Office
	George Zurliene Courier Driver Edwardsville Office