Northeast Ohio Regional Library System

Congratulations to our New NEO-RLS Board Members for 2020-2023!

Meet our newest Board members!

Andrea Legg (Geographic Member Library) recently began her position as Director of the North Canton Public Library on April 13th. Prior to this, she worked at the Tuscarawas County Public Library System for over ten years as both Assistant Director and as Extension & Technical Services Manager. She is passionate about accessibility of library services and inclusion. Andrea serves on both the Tuscarawas County Board of Developmental Disabilities and the executive board of Changing Perspectives, Inc. 

In 2012, Melissa Mallinak (Zone 4 Library) started her public library career at the Elyria Public Library System, graduated from Kent State University with her M.L.I.S. and became a member of Beta Phi Mu. In 2018, she became the Director of the Loudonville Public Library. 

Trent Ross (Zone 1 Library), has worked as the Deputy Director of Rocky River Public Library since May 2017. There he works to cultivate a culture of innovation and professional growth where staff feels empowered to discover, connect, and engage with the community's needs. Before his time at RRPL, he gained experience in managing Adult Reference, Circulation, and Technical Services departments; and previously worked at the Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library and Pickaway County District Public Library.

In addition, we welcome returning Board members, Kris Carroll (Zone 1 Library), Assistant Director of Geauga County Public Library, Michelle Alleman (Zone 3 Library), Director, McKinley Memorial Library and Leslie Cade, Director of Museum Archives, Cleveland Museum of Art, Ingalls Library and Archives (Special Library).

All of our new Board members will serve three year terms culminating on June 30, 2023.  Please join us in congratulating them!  Together we are maximizing library potential!