Board of Trustees
This seven-member board governs policy for the Library and ensures taxpayer dollars are being spent judiciously. Trustees are appointed by the Centerville City Schools' Board of Education and serve seven-year terms. Trustees volunteer their service and are paid no monetary stipend. All Trustees are residents of Centerville or Washington Township.
Members | Meetings | Minutes | About | Advisory Boards
Current Board of Trustees and Library Director
Barbara Denison
President
Randell P. Bowling
Vice President
Carleen Suttman
Secretary
Elizabeth Cline
Board Member
Carol Herrick
Board Member
Ram Nunna
Board Member
Richard Talda
Board Member
Liz Fultz
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@wclibrary.info
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
December 2022
November 2022
October 2022
September 2022
August 2022
July 2022
June 2022
May 2022
April 2022
March 2022
February 2022
January 2022
Get to Know the Library Board of Trustees
Barbara Denison, President
Term Expires: December 2029
Committees:
Executive
Foundation
Personnel
Negotiating
Trustee Interview
Contact Ms. Denison via email at libadmin@wclibrary.info
Barbara Denison was originally appointed to the Library Board in October 2014. 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. 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 is currently President of the Board of Advisors for the University of Dayton Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Barbara enjoys working with the Library Board especially during this exciting time in the Library's history. She was selected to receive the OLC Trustee Award of Achievement in 2019.
Randell Bowling, Vice President
Term Expires: December 2023
Committees:
Executive
Finance
Long-Range Facilities Planning
Personnel
Contact Mr. Bowling via email at libadmin@wclibrary.info
Randell Bowling was originally appointed to the Library Board in March 2008. He, his wife and children reside in Washington Township.
As a retired 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 Secretary 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.
Carleen Suttman, Secretary
Term Expires: December 2025
Committees:
Executive
Finance
Foundation
Nominating
Contact Ms. Suttman via email at libadmin@wclibrary.info
Carleen Suttman was appointed to the Library Board in March 2022. She has been an active supporter of the Washington-Centerville Public Library as a past Friends of WCPL board member and recent Levy Committee member. She and her husband reside in Washington Township.
Carleen is an advisor at Alter High School and serves as a board member of Catholic Relief Services, Dayton Performing Arts Alliance, Think Tank, Young Life Regional Board, and Dayton Woman's Literary Club. She holds a Bachelor and Master of Science from University of Cincinnati and Indiana University respectively.
Elizabeth Cline
Term Expires: December 2028
Committees:
Nominating
Personnel
Trustee Interview
Contact Ms. Cline via email at libadmin@wclibrary.info
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.
Carol Herrick
Term Expires: December 2026
Committees:
Finance
Foundation
Nominating
Trustee Interview
Contact Carol Herrick via email at libadmin@wclibrary.info
Carol Herrick was originally 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 very familiar with the Library's financial stewardship and the business side of the Library and contributes 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 relishes the opportunity to contribute to the organization’s ongoing success. Carol currently serves as the Library Trustee representative on the Ohio Library Council Board of Directors as well.
Ramnarayan Nunna
Term Expires: December 2027
Committees:
Foundation
Long-Range Facilities Planning
Contact Mr. Nunna via email at libadmin@wclibrary.info
Ram Nunna was originally appointed to the Library Board in January 2014. In addition to his appointment, Ram is a very busy community volunteer, serving in both the Centerville Rotary, Miami Valley Teluga Association, and the India Club. 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.
Richard Talda
Term Expires: December 2024
Committees:
Finance
Long-Range Facilities Planning
Contact Mr. Talda via email at libadmin@wclibrary.info
Richard Talda was appointed to the Library Board in May 2022. He is an active community supporter, currently serving as general counsel for the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance and FC Dayton, as well as past board positions with South Dayton School of Dance, Artemis Center, Incarnation Church and Boy Scouts of America. He and his family reside in Washington Township.
Talda is a Shareholder-Partner at Coolidge Wall Co LPA in Dayton, Ohio. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Wittenberg University and a Juris Doctorate from University of Toledo College of Law.
Liz Fultz, Library Director
Elizabeth (Liz) Fultz was named Library Director in October 2019. She began her career at Washington-Centerville Public Library as the fifth person in the Reference Department, and one of only three with a Master of Library Science degree. As the Reference Department grew, so did her role. She became the Reference Team Leader and in 2009 was promoted to Centerville Library Building Manager. She served as Assistant Director from 2016-2019.
Liz has a wealth of experience in all facets of library planning and operations. She has led strategic planning process, developing the mission, vision and values of the library, and was integral in the renovation, expansion and re-opening of Woodbourne Library. “This is an exciting time for libraries and I’m thrilled to lead our Library’s continued success,” says Liz.
Liz has a Masters of Library Science from the University of Kentucky and a Bachelors of Business from Morehead State University. She is a member of the Centerville Noon Optimists. She and her husband Mark have two children and reside in Washington Township.
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:
- Ellen Chicoine | Term Expires: 2025
- Art Hung | Term Expires: 2025
- Todd Press | Term Expires: 2023
- David Ryan | Term Expires: 2022
- Gary Smiga | Term Expires: 2025
- Chris Wysong | Term Expires: 2025
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: 2022
- Judy Budi | Term Expires: 2025
- Fred Polizzi | Term Expires: 2023
