Meet the Board of Trustees...

David Johnson, President, having been a resident of our library district for thirty-nine years, is proud to note that his Glenview Library Card is well-worn. He holds a BS degree in Engineering, an MBA degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology, and an MS degree in Computer Science from Northeastern Illinois University. He is the sole proprietor of BDS Software here in Glenview. In 1997, he retired after a 27-year career as a Professional Engineer with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. David and his wife Heather have two grown children and three grandchildren. He spent many years as a volunteer coach with Glenview Youth Baseball and Glenview Youth Hockey. He is past President of the North Shore Illinois chapter of the National Society of Professional Engineers and is currently also serving as the Chairman of the Maine Township Planning Commission. He can be reached through e-mail at mdj@bds-soft.com.

Wendy Goldstein, Vice President, received a Bachelor Degree in Education from Northeastern Illinois University and a Masters Degree in Library Science from Rosary College (now Dominican University). She began her library career at Northeastern Illinois University and was the librarian for the Lake County Regional Office of Education until she retired in 2007. Wendy and her husband Jerry have lived in Glenview since 2000, and have two grown children. Wendy's educational background and library experience provide her with a solid foundation to contribute ideas relating to Library issues, resources, programs, and making sure that the needs of the Glenview community are being met by the new library.

Ellen Scholly, Secretary, has lived in Glenview since 1971, holding leadership positions in many community service organizations. Ellen holds a BS from the University of Wisconsin, an MA in Political Science from Northeastern Illinois University, and has done postgraduate work at Northwestern. She has taught courses in American government, public policy, and urban politics. As part of her Glenview Public Trustee responsibilities, Ellen has served as Board President, 2007-2009, Chair, Bylaws and Policies Committee, 2005-2011, and as a member of the Building Committee, 2007-2011. She and her husband Steve have three grown children and eight grandchildren.

Arlene Anthony and her husband, Bob, raised their four children in Glenview, watching the 1968 and 1986 additions to the Glenview Public Library. Her interest in the library stems from her background as an English teacher in both high school and college. For many years as a trustee, Arlene has worked toward the realization of a 21 C. library for Glenview. Happily, she can now focus on fine tuning our magnificent new building. Over the years, Arlene has been active in both church and community, as she volunteered in Glenview schools media centers, initiated a Jr. Great Books program at OLPH school, and worked at various levels of the OLPH Women's Club, and in Adult Education. She received her B.A. in English at Mount Mary College in Milwaukee, and her M.Ed in English and Language Arts at Northeastern Illinois University. Until recently, Arlene devoted her time to real estate, while allowing space for tutoring English. But her first priority always has been her nine grandchildren.

Stella Kalfas, a 35-year resident of Glenview, holds a Bachelors in Computer Science from Roosevelt University and an MBA from the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management. She also holds a PMP Certification from the Project Management Institute. She has been an entrepreneur and leader in a variety of positions including technology, communications, learning & development and non-profit management. In her current role, Stella is the Executive Director of the Mental Health Association of Greater Chicago. In addition, she contracts to provide global leadership, project management, corporate education and facilitates Business Management, Strategic Planning, Communications and Ethics classes at local universities. Stella and her husband, Steve, a painting contractor serving the North Shore for over thirty years, have two grown children and four grandchildren.

Jack Neymark has been a resident of Glenview for over 40 years. He is a trained accountant and an adjunct instructor in Accounting with Peachtree at Oakton Community College since 1994. He has specialized in the Installation, Consulting and Training of Peachtree Software since 1987. He is a Charter Member and Past President of the Rotary Club of Glenview-Sunrise. He has also been a committee member of the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, as well as many other community activities. Jack is proud to have had a primary role in seeing that the new state of the art library was built in Glenview. He can be reached at (847)998-4688 or through e-mail at jneymark@sbcglobal.net.

Mary C. Theisen I have lived in Glenview with my family for over fifty years. Public service was the model I grew up with here in Glenview. My father served as Village Attorney and as a volunteer fireman. My mother served for thirty years on the Glenview Park Board. I have been active with the Women’s Club at Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Parish, had a thirty year career with TWA and American Airlines, and am currently a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker. I believe the Glenview Public Library is a treasure in our community. I am pleased and honored to join the Library Board and continue my family’s tradition of service to Glenview and its citizens.