OLC Announces 2026 Election Results

The OLC’s 2026 elections have concluded and the results have been certified by Mary Ellen Icaza, Chair of the Nominating Committee. Congratulations to the following members who have been elected to serve.

Board of Directors:

MLIS Director

Ben Heckman, Bexley Public Library

Library Trustee Director

Sandra Hedlund Tunnell, Ashland Public Library

At-Large Directors

Stacey Russell, Muskingum County Library System

Beth Steiner, Auglaize County Public District Library

Board members will serve three-year terms beginning January 1, 2027.

Division Action Councils:

Adult and Reference Services Division

• Taryn Filer, Greene County Public Library
• Kristy Szkudlarek, Findlay-Hancock County Public Library

Children’s Services Division

• Ann Hayes, Toledo-Lucas County Public Library
• Elizabeth Stefanov, Akron-Summit County Public Library

Customer Service and Support Staff Division

• Holly Perry, MidPointe Library System
• Mary Schreiber, Cuyahoga County Public Library

Digital and Media Services Division

• Mary Rose Bihler, Rodman Public Library
• Amanda Toth, Lane Libraries

Human Resources Division

• Dorinda Ellinger, Pickerington Public Library
• Kayla Moles, North Canton Public Library

Library Accounting Division

• Peter McCaughley, Bexley Public Library

Management and Administration Division

• Carrie Tilley, Elyria Public Library System
• Melanie Torok, Clark County Public Library 

Marketing and Public Relations Division

• Andrea Brofft, Clermont County Public Library
• Angela Hursh, Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library

Outreach and Special Services Division

• Faida McCain, Pickerington Public Library
• Loni Smith, Williams County Public Library

Small Libraries Division

• Kathy Bennett, Columbiana Public Library
• Laura Riley, Licking County Library

Special Collections Division

• Rachael Bussert, Dayton Metro Library
• Michael Sherfy, Public Library of Mt. Vernon & Knox County

Technical Services Division

• Alisha Runnels, Pemberville Public Library
• Amanda Walter, Medina County District Library

Teen Services Division

• Madi Leidel-Choi, Grandview Heights Public Library
• Karla Moeller, Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library

Action Council members will serve two-year terms beginning January 1, 2027.