Governance

Amigos Library Services is governed by a 12-member Board of Directors elected by representatives of member institutions at the annual Amigos Member Meeting. The Board, which meets quarterly, consists of nine librarians and three Independent Directors, each of whom is elected to three-year terms and can serve a maximum of two consecutive terms. Nominations to the Board are accepted each winter. Amigos members interested in running for the Board should contact Pam Carter - carter@amigos.org, staff liaison to the Nominating Committee. 

Amigos Library Services is governed by a set of Bylaws approved by the Members on May 15, 2019. 

Amigos Library Services Board of Directors Values Statement 

The Board of Directors upholds the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to recruiting board members from diverse backgrounds with a broad range of qualifications, skills, experiences, perspectives, and the myriad human identities essential to advancing the work of Amigos Library Services. The members of the board value the unique perspectives each person brings to the board, ensuring that every member’s voice is heard and respected. We recognize that a wide-ranging board composition enriches the board’s perspective, ensuring an inclusive approach to the board’s advice and leadership for Amigos Library Services. 

In alignment with the mission and vision of Amigos Library Services, our goal is to sustain a culture of openness, learning, and mutual respect in support of the communities served by Amigos Library Services. 

Board of Directors 2024 - 2025

Mr. Jeffry Archer
Dean of Libraries, Museums, and the Press
Baylor University, Waco, Texas
jeffry_archer at baylor dot edu
Term Expires 2026

Mr. Corey Christians
Director/County Librarian
Yavapai County Free Library District, Prescott, Ariz.
corey dot christians at yavapaiaz dot gov
Term Expires 2025

Ms. Eileen Condon
Dean of University Libraries & Editor, Webster University Press
Webster University, St. Louis, Mo.
econdon at webster dot edu
Term Expires 2025 
 

Ms. Jennifer Eldridge (Secretary)
Library Director
Longview Public Library, Longview, Texas
jeldridge at longviewtexas dot gov
Term Expires 2027

Dr. Louis Lafrado
President
L&D Associates Consulting Group, Inc., Rio Rancho, N.M.
lafrado at landd dot net
Term Expires 2025

Dr. Brent Mai
Dean of Libraries
Wichita State University, Wichita, Kan.
brent dot mai at wichita dot edu
Term Expires 2027

Ms. Tracey Mendoza (Treasurer)
Dean of Libraries
University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas
temendo2 at uiwtx dot edu
Term Expires 2026

Ms. Britt Anne Murphy (Vice Chair)
Director of Library and Librarian, Bailey Library
Hendrix College, Conway, Ark.
murphyb at hendrix dot edu
Term Expires 2025

Mr. Brent Schondelmeyer
Deputy Director (retired)
Local Investment Commission, Independence, Mo.
bschonde at gmail dot com
Term Expires 2027

Ms. Paula Settoon (Chair)
Dean of Libraries and Knowledge Management
Tulsa Community College, Tulsa, Okla.
paula dot settoon at tulsacc dot edu
Term Expires 2027

Ms. Cynthia J. Shetter
Director
Los Lunas Public Library/Museum of Heritage and Arts, Los Lunas, N.M.
shetterc at loslunasnm dot gov
Term Expires 2026

Mr. Ronnie Williams
Vice President for Student Services & Institutional Diversity (retired)
University of Central Arkansas, Conway, Ark.
ronniew at uca dot edu
Term Expires 2026

Mr. Miguel Figueroa
Ex Officio
President and Chief Executive Officer
Amigos Library Services, Addison, Texas
figueroa at amigos dot org