Leadership and Management Section Leadership Team
Charge
Manages the Core Leadership and Management Section.
Roster
Dr. Susan J. Breakenridge
(Co-Chair, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027)
David Schuster
(Chair, July 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026)
David Schuster
(Co-Chair, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027)
Ms. Amy Jo Anderson
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Ms. Kelly Diane Blessinger
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Dr. Susan J. Breakenridge
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Jennifer C. Brown
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Christopher Cox
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Renee Di Pilato
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Ms. Kelly Michelle Grogg
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Ms. Kimberly Michelle Jones
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Kevin Lightfoot
(Member, July 1, 2024, to July 31, 2026)
Kevin Lightfoot
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Michelle V. Ornat, ACC
(Member, July 1, 2024, to July 31, 2026)
Amanda Zerangue
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Don Allgeier
(Board Liaison, July 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026)
Thomas Ferren
(Staff Liaison, August 20, 2024, to August 20, 2099)
Julie Reese
(Staff Liaison, September 24, 2022, to June 30, 2030)
Todd Ross
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2099)
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About this Committee
Deliverables
- Leadership and ongoing communication both within the section and between the section and Core leadership/other sections
- Annual plan for section content development and projects
- Appointments to section committees as needed
- Recommendations for representatives to ALA groups and/or external groups, as needed
Expected Time Commitment
- 4-6 virtual meetings a year
- Minimum of 2 hours a month to read emails and respond to committee chairs, section members, etc.
Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
- Interest or experience in access and equity
- Interest or experience in leadership, project management, team building and communication
- An understanding of section projects and interests, preferably through service on a section committee
