Governing Board

The LACONI Governing Board consists of two voting representatives from each LACONI Section. Members may only represent one LACONI Section when casting votes. In case of a Governing Board vacancy, the section without representation will select a new Board member to complete the existing term.

2026 Officers

President
Sue Eckhardt, Midlothian Public Library

Vice President
Lauren Manu, Sycamore Public Library

Past-President
Parish Turner, Bensenville Community Public Library

Treasurer
Allison Parker, Arlington Heights Memorial Library

Secretary
Margae Schmidt, RAILS

2026 Board Representatives

Alex Vancina, Helen Plum Library

Christy Palangattil, Naperville Public Library

Jen Czajka, Arlington Heights Public Library

Joy Anhalt, Tinley Park Public Library

Kendall Santucci, Schiller Park Public Library

Laura Murff, Lisle Library District

Kelly Stulgate, St. Charles Public Library

Marla Spaargaren, McHenry Public Library

Martyn Churchouse, Oak Park Public Library

Polly Gillogly, Mount Prospect Public Library

Rachel Weiss-Binder, Wheaton Public Library

Sarah Jo Zaharako, Wilmette Public Library

Sarah Muskivitch, Niles-Maine Public Library

Sean Luster, Bloomindale Public Library