PRESIDENT and PROGRAMS CHAIR- Nichole Klatte

Nichole is a life-long lover of books and libraries, always finding time to read for her book clubs and author visits. Along with her husband, Deron, Nichole owns Klatte Photography which has been based in Delaware county for 34 years. She has served on several non-profit boards including as President for 2 years for the Powell Chamber of Commerce. When she is not running a business or volunteering for the Friends, Nichole enjoys spending time with friends and family and volunteering at her church.

VICE PRESIDENT and MEMBERSHIP CHAIR - Monty Stevens

Monte is an ELCA Lutheran pastor committed to community outreach and development. He believes learning is a life-long endeavor and the library is vital to any community. A good day is opening the cover of a new book and finishing the last page with new knowledge and fresh insights for life. He has taken to heart Albert Einstein’s sentiment that, “The only thing you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library.” When not reading you will find him on a nature trail taking landscape and nature photos. He also enjoys playing piano, pickleball, and pursuing moments of awe.

SECRETARY - Vicky Schmarr

A Lifetime member of the Friends and a retired educator, Vicky taught English at Westerville City Schools and also served as a school librarian at Columbus Academy and Olentangy Local Schools. While she was a school librarian, Vicky served as president of the Ohio Educational Library Media Association (OELMA) and on the governing council of the American Library Association (ALA). After leaving education, she worked as a reference specialist at the DCDL Orange Branch, where she facilitated two book groups. Vicky and her husband, John, have lived in Delaware County for 24 years. They currently also have three feline roommates. A voracious reader, Vicky enjoys book groups, walking, and volunteering at her church. She is looking forward to becoming even more involved with Friends’ activities.

TREASURER - Brenda Eldridge

Brenda has been a resident of southern Delaware County for more than 25 years and has a daughter attending Columbus State Community College. She worked as an IT Professional for over 30 years and is a past board member for the Delaware County District Library.

FUNDRAISING CHAIR - Suzanne Binau

Suzanne is an insatiable reader who believes public libraries are one of the most valuable assets of a civilized society. She has worked the book sales at Liberty and Delaware Libraries. As a recently retired professional fundraiser, she has assisted the Friends in brainstorming fundraising strategies & reviewed the Friends grant proposals to acquire funding for the new Liberty Library Maker Studio. Suzanne will continue to use her years of experience and expertise in future fundraising endeavors.

OUTREACH CHAIR - Monika Torrence

PUBLICITY CHAIR - Gabriella Kashmiry

STRATEGIC PLANNING CHAIR - Anna Fallieras

TECHNOLOGY CHAIR - TJ Huddleston

The Friends of the Library found TJ during the beginning stages of fundraising for the new Maker Studio at the Liberty branch library. TJ runs two technology companies, Connect You and Secureworx, and brings technology expertise and knowledge to the technology position for the Friends of the Library. When he's not working at his companies or working on his automation system at home, he's hanging out with his wife, Nicole, and their two cats - Thunder and Onix.

LIBERTY BOOK SALE CHAIR - Donna Jackson

Donna has been a member of the Friends for 13 years. During this time she’s helped with book sorting & sales, FOL’s 10th birthday celebration, author visits, outreach events, parades, and helped to set up the new Friend's room at the Liberty Library. She currently is Book Sale Coordinator there. Donna’s people & organizational skills, as well as her enthusiasm, make her a valuable library advocate to sit on the Friend's Board of Directors. Donna taught learning disabilities for 10 years and was a school counselor for 20. Her retirement has been life-changing. Donna’s passion for volunteering not only involves the library but Habitat for Humanity, The Memorial Golf Tournament, Fairy Goodmothers, The Alpha Group, Project Linus, Suicide Prevention Coalition, People in Need, the Powell Chamber of Commerce, and many others. She has been a poll worker for 36 elections. As often as possible, Donna & her husband, Steve, enjoy traveling the world as tour chaperones. And of course she loves to read!

DCDL FRIENDS LIASION & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER - Nicole Fowles

Nicole is the Delaware County District Library's Communications Coordinator, and also serves as co-Library liaison to the Friends of the Library! She has worked in libraries in some form or fashion most of her life, having had a mother who was an elementary school librarian. Past work experience includes communications with the Ohio Legislature and TV journalism. Nicole mostly "reads" in her car by listening to audiobooks, if she's not singing along with a Broadway musical.

DCDL FRIENDS LIASION & YOUTH SERVICES and PROGRAMMING COORDINATOR - Kelly Cochran

Kelly is the Delaware County District Library's Youth Services and Programming Coordinator and co-library liaison to the Friends of the Library. She has been hanging around libraries her whole life - starting as a preschooler in Storytime, volunteering as a teen, and ultimately her career. Kelly spent many years as a Youth Services Librarian at the Orange Library. Her first crew of Storytimers are now driving themselves to the library!