Experience

Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Under the direction of the Board of Library Trustees, the Executive Director works to accomplish the mission of the Library. He administers all library services and activities as outlined in the policies and plans adopted by the Library Board, all while hewing to the budget set by the Board. The Executive Director organizes the library staff and supervises a management team to ensure successful operation of the Library. He is the face of the Library in the library district as well as in the greater library community. He serves as a model of the philosophy and standard of service for the Library Trustees and Staff.



Self-employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Writer/Consultant

  • Nov 2017 - Present



U.S. Census Bureau

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Census Enumerator

  • Aug 2020 - Oct 2020



La Grange Public Library

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Jan 2018 - Aug 2018

  Under the direction of the Board of Library Trustees, the Executive Director works to accomplish the mission of the Library. He administers all library services and activities as outlined in the policies and plans adopted by the Library Board, all while hewing to the budget set by the Board. The Executive Director organizes the library staff and supervises a management team to ensure successful operation of the Library. He is the face of the Library in the Village of La Grange as well as in the greater library community. He serves as a model of the philosophy and standard of service for the Library Trustees and Staff. (Serving as interim until the appointment of a permanent director.)



Algonquin Area Public Library

• United States
• Government Administration

• Executive Director

  • Jul 2015 - Oct 2017

  Performs executive and administrative work directing all operations and activities of the Algonquin Area Public Library District. The Executive Director plans, organizes, directs, evaluates and reviews the Library’s resources, services and programs to respond to the needs of the community. Work includes planning and implementing the District’s short and long-range goals, developing and monitoring budget resources and oversight of staff and services. Work includes frequent contact with the Library Board and local and state leaders regarding library services, funding and collaborative efforts, as well as contact with consortial library directors and other professionals to plan and discuss services. Work is performed under direction of the Library Board, in accordance with board policies and objectives and is reviewed for results obtained. Supervision extends to the entire staff of the library district.

• Interim Administrative Librarian

  • Oct 2014 - Jun 2015

  Performs executive and administrative work directing all operations and activities of the Algonquin Area Public Library District. The Administrative Librarian plans, organizes, directs, evaluates and reviews the Library’s resources, services and programs to respond to the needs of the community. Work includes planning and implementing the District’s short and long-range goals, developing and monitoring budget resources and oversight of staff and services. Work includes frequent contact with the Library Board and local and state leaders regarding library services, funding and collaborative efforts, as well as contact with consortial library directors and other professionals to plan and discuss services. Work is performed under direction of the Library Board, in accordance with board policies and objectives and is reviewed for results obtained. Supervision extends to the entire staff of the library system.



Prairie Circle Unitarian Universalist Congregation

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Music Director

  • Mar 2014 - Feb 2015



Warren-Newport Public Library

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Nov 2004 - Jul 2014

  Under the direction of the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director is responsible for the management of the Warren-Newport Public Library. The Executive Director plans, manages, and organizes the library’s operations, develops and evaluates the library’s programs of services for community residents, and is accountable for the fiscal management of the library. Under the direction of the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director is responsible for the management of the Warren-Newport Public Library. The Executive Director plans, manages, and organizes the library’s operations, develops and evaluates the library’s programs of services for community residents, and is accountable for the fiscal management of the library.



Countryside Church Unitarian Universalist

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Music Director

  • Sep 2005 - Dec 2005



Brookfield Public Library

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations

• Director

  • Jun 2000 - Nov 2004



Rolling Meadows Library

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Technology Services

  • 1996 - 2000



B. Dalton Bookseller

• United States
• Retail

• Store Manager

  • Sep 1979 - May 1988



New Music Chicago

• United States
• Musicians

• Secretary

  • 1985 - 1986