Meet the Library Advisory Board
The ultimate givers of time, resources and insight that drives our programs & community outreach.
The Van Zandt County Sarah Norman Library Advisory Board is composed of county residents that serve without pay.
The Board consists of a President, Vice-President and Secretary. The object and purpose of the Board is to act in an advisory capacity to the Commissioner’s Court to promote the Library and assist the Library Director.
The Library Board recommends Policies and Procedures and the Commissioner’s Court approves or denies these policies and procedures.
All members of the Board are nominated to serve and must be approved by the Commissioner’s Court. The members serve a term of three years and can be renewed for an additional term of three years. Members of the Board are chosen to represent each of the 4 precincts of Van Zandt County.
Regular meetings of the Library Advisory Board are the 4th Thursday of each month excluding November and December at 2:00 pm at the Library. If you would like to address the Board please see the President to be placed on the Board Agenda at least seven days in advance of a meeting.
PRESIDENT
Emily Manning
VICE PRESIDENT
Courtney Roark
SECRETARY
Donna Toups, Precinct 1
Second Term 10/2023 to 9/2026
BOARD MEMBER
Brenda Fuller, Precinct 1
First Term 09/2021 to 09/2024
BOARD MEMBER
David Trudeau, Precinct 1
First Term 09/2021 to 09/2024
BOARD MEMBER
Jimmie Williams, Precinct 1
First Term 10/2022 to 09/2025
BOARD MEMBER
Mary J Ahart, Precinct 2
First Term 09/2021 to 09/2024
BOARD MEMBER
Shelly Barr, Precinct 2
First Term 12/2023 to 9/2026
BOARD MEMBER
John Szabo, Precinct 3
First Term 02/2022 to 09/2025
BOARD MEMBER
Russell Harris, Precinct 3
First Term 09/2021 to 09/2024
BOARD MEMBER
Tom Humphries, Precinct 3
First Term 10/01/2022 to 09/01/2025
BOARD MEMBER
Maxine Koller, Precinct 3
First Term 09/2021 to 09/2024
BOARD MEMBER
Rhonda Adams, Precinct 4
First Term 09/2021 to 09/2024
BOARD MEMBER
Jennifer Buie, Precinct 4
First Term 02/2021 to 09/2024
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
President
Ann Spruiell
VZC GENEALOGY SOCIETY
President
Carrie Woolverton
LIBRARY DIRECTOR
Tonja Garten