Board of Directors
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
The Pierce County Library Foundation Board of Directors serves as the governing body for the organization, ensuring the advancement of the Foundation’s mission. Members are responsible for steering the organization towards achieving its financial goals and commitments; focusing on high level strategy, oversight and financial accountability.
Meet Our Board
Board President
Esmeralda Switzer
Vice President
Wendi Gall
Secretary
Kathy Whepley
Community Volunteer
Treasurer
Josh Ricker
Past President
Mary Moser
Director
Wendy Colebank
Colebank Consulting, LLC
Director
Travis Mahugh
Director
Teena Ward Hyde
Community Volunteer
Lead Your Library Community
The Pierce County Library Foundation is building its board to better reflect the communities we live in, the people we serve, and the programs that promote thriving literacy rates.
Roles & Expectations
Learn what you can expect as a board member: Collaborate with the Foundation Director to effectively lead the organization to generate outcomes that align with our mission. Actively participate in Foundation fundraising activities that promote and advance the mission and vision of the Foundation. Review, advise and uphold policies that guide the work of the Foundation and the role of board members. Connect and represent the Foundation within personal and professional circles, as is allowed. Make a personally meaningful annual contribution to Pierce County Library Foundation. Attend, support, promote and seek financial contributions of/to/for Foundation events. Attend five board meetings per year as well as the annual retreat. Participate in one board committee or taskforce.
Board Member Support
Foundation staff offer a variety of support: Provide access to information regarding the strategic initiatives, business plan and fundraising plan of the Foundation. Provide monthly financial reports. Provide connections with fellow board members and staff. Help deepen board members’ understanding of the important role of libraries to our society and the critical need to strengthen literacy in our Pierce County communities.
Board Committees
Board members bring their experience to a number of governing committees: Executive Committee Finance & Audit Committee Governance & Board Development Committee
Nomination & Selection
Get an idea of what perspective board members can expect next: Interested individuals are invited to join Dean Carrell, Foundation Director, for a conversation to learn more about the Foundation and the board. Select candidates will be invited to complete an application for service and will be contacted by the Foundation Director or a Governance & Board Development Committee member regarding next steps.
Interested in becoming a board member?
Fill out your information and a Foundation staff member will be in touch shortly!
253-548-3456