Board of Directors

The Foundation Board of Directors is a governing board. It has fiduciary responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the foundation, including its financial holdings, endowment and investment management. The board meets six times a year to review the fundraising and administrative work of the Foundation's staff, the Foundation's finances, investments, endowments and budget, plan for the success of all fundraising efforts and to provide guidance, inspiration and creativity to the work of the Foundation.

The Board of Directors provide leadership through each director's personal financial commitment and presence at significant events and activities for the Foundation and the Library of Michigan. Board members act as champions for both the Library and the Foundation within their respective communities. They recruit new members, extend personal invitations to attend events, and serve as the "eyes and ears" within their community for ways that the Library of Michigan and the Foundation can better serve the citizens of our state.

Brian Hare, CPA, Chair — Principal, Hare CPAs + Business Advisors
Kathy Irwin, Vice Chair — Dean of Libraries, Central Michigan University
Nicole Dilts, Treasurer — Vice President of Finance, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union
Anne Harcus, Secretary — President, Stony Point Communications
Michelle Chrome — Chief Financial Officer, Michigan Humanities
Lisa Farnum — Managing Director, Michigan Association of Health Plans
Rep. Donna Lasinski — Former Michigan State Representative -52nd House District, Michigan House of Representatives
Roger Mendel — Retired, Director, Northland Library Cooperative
Kristie Reynolds — Director, Bath Township Public Library
Anne Seurynck — Attorney, Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC
Nicole Utter — Marketing and Sales Manager, Michigan State University Press
John Wemlinger— Former Michigan Notable Book Author

Non-Voting Members
Patricia Headley — CDO, Library of Michigan Foundation
Randy Riley — State Librarian, Library of Michigan

For further information on potential board membership, please contact Board Vice Chair, Kathy Irwin, at irwin1km@cmich.edu and/or Chief Development Officer, Patricia Headley, at headleyp@michigan.gov or by calling 517-335-1492