Board of Trustees
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Current Board of Trustees and Library Director
Carol Herrick
President
Ram Nunna
Vice President
Randell P. Bowling
Fiscal Officer
Richard Carr
Board Member
Elizabeth Cline
Board Member
Barbara Denison
Board Member
Robert Hanseman
Board Member
Kim Senft-Paras
Library Director
For information on applying for the Board of Trustees, or to contact the Board with a question or comment, email the Library Administration at: libadmin@wcpl.lib.oh.us
Board Meetings
Regular Board Meetings are usually held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 PM in the Centerville Library Conference Room unless otherwise noted and are open to the public. Special Board Meetings may be called periodically throughout the year and are posted when called. If you wish to speak at a regular meeting, complete this request form and return it to the Centerville Library 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
Board Meeting Minutes
October 2018
September 2018
August 2018
July 2018
June 2018
May 2018
April 2018
March 2018
February 2018
January 2018
December 2017
November 28, 2017
November 2017
Get to Know the Library Board of Trustees
Randell Bowling, Fiscal Officer
Term Expires: 2023
Committees:
Executive
Finance
Long-Range Facilities Planning
Personnel
Contact Mr. Bowling via email at libadmin@wcpl.lib.oh.us
Randell Bowling was appointed to the Library Board in March 2008. He, his wife and children reside in Washington Township.
As a long-time member of the United States Air Force, Randy has had the opportunity to hone his leadership, project management and budgeting skills. This expertise is well-suited to his work as Fiscal Officer on the Library Board of Trustees. In addition to his military service, Randy holds a Bachelor Degree in Education from Miami University and a Masters of Business Administration from Webster University.
Randy is excited to be working with the Library Board on long range planning and forecasting. He hopes his contributions will ensure the Library’s financial health for years to come.
Richard Carr, Jr.
Term Expires: 2018
Committees:
Foundation
Nominating
Contact Mr. Carr via email at libadmin@wcpl.lib.oh.us
Richard Carr was appointed to the Library Board in January 2005. He is a long-time resident of Centerville and a Centerville High School graduate. He’s a life-long user of libraries and has taken great pride in using the Washington-Centerville Library and watching it grow over the years.
A business attorney with the firm of Dunlevey, Mahan and Furry, Richard holds degrees from Michigan State University and Boston College Law School. His experience in analyzing business situations, including contracting, construction, labor issues and service contracts is an asset to the Board.
Richard is an active member of the community and has helped formulate and oversee policy for numerous community committees and boards including, the Centerville-Washington Foundation, Centerville Education Foundation and Create the Vision.
And while Richard "has never met a library I didn’t like", he considers Washington-Centerville Library his home library and is delighted to have the opportunity to contribute as a member of the Board of Trustees.
Elizabeth Cline
Term Expires: 2021
Committees:
Foundation
Nominating
Trustee Interview
Contact Ms. Cline via email at libadmin@wcpl.lib.oh.us
Elizabeth Cline was appointed to the Library Board in January, 2015. She is an avid user of Washington-Centerville Public Library and an active community volunteer.
After nearly a decade in the financial services industry, including serving as Vice President / Director of Operations at UBS Wealth Management, Elizabeth shifted her focus to raising her children and giving back to her community. She has supported the Centerville City School District in many capacities from academic volunteer, to Levy Committee Event Chair, to member of the Superintendent’s Advisory Council. Her business knowledge, coupled with her enthusiasm for community involvement make Elizabeth a valued addition to the Library Board.
Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Centre College. As wife of a former City Councilman, she understands the challenges facing public entities and brings that knowledge to her role on the Board. Elizabeth also brings with her, the perspective of a mother, business leader, and community volunteer. She is honored to serve the community as a member of the Washington-Centerville Public Library Board of Trustees.
Barbara Denison
Term Expires: 2022
Committees:
Foundation
Trustee Interview
Contact Ms. Denison via email at libadmin@wcpl.lib.oh.us
Barbara Denison was appointed to the Library Board in October 2014 and reappointed to a second term in 2016. She is a long-time resident of Centerville and has used the Library through all cycles of her life, from taking her son to pre-school story time, to rushing a high school student to the Library for last minute school research, to enjoying the Library as an avid leisure reader.
As a Wright State University emeritus professor of Management Information Systems, Barbara understands the critical role technology plays in today’s organizations. In addition to teaching both undergraduate and graduate students how to design and manage information systems, she has served on many volunteer boards, including four years as President of the Friends of the Libraries for Wright State University. Her mix of business, technology and education skills are an asset to the Library Board of Trustees. Barbara holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in mathematics from Denison University, a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Dayton and a Masters in Computer Science from Wright State.
Barbara enjoys working with the Library Board especially during this exciting time planning for the expansion of Woodbourne Library.
Robert Hanseman
Term Expires: 2024
Committees:
Finance
Personnel
Contact Mr. Hanseman via email at libadmin@wcpl.lib.oh.us
Bob Hanseman joined the Library Board in January 2011. Prior to his appointment, he counseled the library on fiscal matters as part of the financial advisory committee. He and his wife live in Washington Township with their three daughters.
Bob is a partner at the law firm of Sebaly Shillito & Dyer. As a seasoned litigator and former Air Force officer, Bob has had the opportunity to hone his leadership, business and communication skills. This expertise is well-suited to his work as a Library Trustee, in which he participates in long range planning, policy making and reviewing/approving contracts. Bob holds a Bachelor of Political Science and a Bachelor of Journalism from The Ohio State University, as well as a Juris Doctor from George Washington University, National Law Center.
Bob believes that a strong library system is vital for the community and that transferring knowledge to the next generation depends on helping our children develop a love of books.
Carol Herrick, President
Term Expires: 2019
Committees:
Executive
Finance
Nominating
Personnel
Contact Carol Herrick via email at libadmin@wcpl.lib.oh.us
Carol Herrick was appointed to the Library Board of Trustees in January 2013. She is a long-time Centerville resident and ardent library supporter.
Carol brings a wealth of business management and financial expertise to the Library. In addition to being an Instructor of Economics at Wright State University and a small business owner that helps small to medium sized businesses improve their operations and profitability, Carol has served on the Library's Financial Advisory Board. She is already very familiar with the Library's financial stewardship and is eager to learn more about the business side of the Library and contribute her knowledge to guiding the future of the organization.
Carol holds a Masters of Industrial Administration from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Northwestern University. She feels fortunate to live in a community with a library system that ranks among the best in the nation and looks forward to the opportunity to contribute to the organization’s ongoing success. Carol will also serve three years as the Library Trustee representative on the Ohio Library Council Board of Directors starting in January 2018.
Ram Nunna, Vice President
Term Expires: 2021
Committees:
Executive
Long-Range Facilities Planning
Trustee Interview
Contact Mr. Nunna via email at libadmin@wcpl.lib.oh.us
Ram Nunna joined the Library Board in January 2014. In addition to his appointment, Ram is a very busy community volunteer, serving in both the Centerville Rotary and the Miami Valley Teluga Association. He and his wife live in Centerville with their daughter.
Ram is a professional engineer with over 20 years of experience in managing transportation and highway projects. His professional experience combined with his strong volunteer background serve him well in his work as a Library Trustee, in which he participates in long range facilities planning, strategic planning for the future and policy making. Ram holds a Bachelor and Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Osmania University (India) and the University of Connecticut respectively.
Ram, and his family, are regular library visitors and feels the library is an important part of raising their daughter.
Kim Senft-Paras, Library Director
Kim Paras joined Washington-Centerville Public Library as Director in 2009. Kim began her library career over 20 years ago as a Reference Librarian at the Burton Public Library (Burton, OH), and still enjoys assisting patrons to this day.
Prior to joining Washington-Centerville Public Library, Kim spent 18 years at Lakewood Public Library, first as the Manager of the Madison Branch and later as Deputy Director. In those roles, she was integrally involved in long-range and strategic planning, fundraising, and staff supervision, and was instrumental in the planning and execution of several library renovation projects. Kim truly believes libraries should be a key resource for the communities in which they are located and has spent her career forming collaborations and partnerships with other agencies to ensure libraries remain relevant to the needs of today’s users.
Kim holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Miami University and a Master of Library Science from Kent State University. She is also a Certified Public Librarian.
Kim feels privileged to work in such a fine library system, located in a warm and welcoming community.
Financial Advisory Committee
The Financial Advisory Committee is responsible for making specific financial policy recommendations to the Library Board including the annual budget, investments, capital improvement expenditures, and future projections for revenue and expenditures. The Financial Advisory Committee is appointed by the Library Board of Trustees and has up to seven members with financial expertise that serve 4 year terms. Members meet 2-3 times a year and serve without compensation.
Current Members:
- Bob Jackson | Term Expires: 2021
- Chris McAlpine | Term Expires: 2021
- Todd Press | Term Expires: 2019
- David Ryan | Term Expires: 2019
- Gary Smiga | Term Expires: 2021
- Chris Wysong | Term Expires: 2021
Personnel Appeals Board
The Personnel Appeals Board provides an objective appeals process for library employees. The Personnel Appeals Board is available to employees who have completed a provisionary period and who have been suspended for more than three days, received a demotion in position or compensation, or have been discharged. The Personnel Appeals Board is appointed by the Library Board of Trustees and consists of three members who serve 3 year terms. Members serve without compensation.
Current Members:
- Susan Brown | Term Expires: 2019
- Judy Budi | Term Expires: 2018
- Norman Plair | Term Expires: 2020