Trustees

	Ann Shumate, President--Ann is president of the library board and treasurer of Cooperative Christian Ministries, where she has also long been a member of the board. Her fiscal duties don’t end there, however. Ann has served as treasurer of the Middlesboro Garden Club, and holds the office of Clerk of Accession at First Presbyterian Church of Middlesboro. An avowed pet lover, her poodle Lizzie is a fond member of her household
	Ron Gilley, Vice President-- Ron Gilley is associated with American National Insurance Co. in Pineville. Ron's wife Elizabeth is a teacher at Pineville City School, and they have two children. He also has served as a member of the Red Bird Mission Board and serves as coach for Pineville's boys' and girls' tennis team.
	Dinah Presnell, Secretary--Dinah Presnell is secretary of the library board. She is a retired Social Worker / Health Educator for the Bell Co. Health Department, and active in many other organizations, including the Wilderness Trail Chapter of the Ky. Society of Natural History, and she serves as Secretary of the Bell Co. Senior Citizens board. Dinah is president of the Bell Co. Friends of the Shelter and coordinates their adoption program, and is an active member of the Pineville Lions Club.
	Sally Smith, Treasurer-- Sally is a retired teacher, having taught at Frakes Elementary for 27 years. She is active in the Kentucky Retired Teachers Association and now serves on the state executive council. She is an officer of the Bell County League of Women Voters and of the Middlesborough Garden Club. She serves on the Housing Appeals Board for the city of Middlesboro and is a frequent observer at the Middlesboro City Council meetings. Sally and Mark are active in the First Presbyterian Church and enjoy being grandparents.
	Mary Masters Akers--Mary is married to Bill Akers and they share a combined family of 5 daughters and 10 grandchildren. She is retired from the Cabinet for Families and Children, where she worked for over 27 years, as Adult Medical Worker since 1986. Mary has served on the board in the past in several capacities, including the office of president and is happy to serve again. She is an avid reader and long-time patron of the libraries.