Board of Directors

President
Denise Nelson, Point Loma Nazarene University, 2016-2018
Denise has been a member of ACL since 2003 and began serving on the Board as a Director-at-large in 2010. "I look forward to collaborating with the home office and the Board of Directors to provide encouragement to ACL’s teams and its individual members, to craft and clarify the policies that guide us, and to promote the long-term vitality of the association."

A list of Past Presidents is available.

Vice-President
Rodney Birch, George Fox University, 2011-2017
Rodney has been a member of ACL since 1997 and began serving on the Board as a Director-at-large in 2008. His goal as Vice-President is to "...continue to work with the Board of Directors in the development and implementation of programs, services, and opportunities for service that both benefit and strengthen the membership."
 

Secretary
Anita Gray, Huntington University, 2016-2017
Anita has been a member of ACL since 1992. "My desire for the Association is that we maintain that care and concern for each other along with the incredible, knowledgeable professional assistance. We need to be more proactive in conveying our message to new librarians, help them become involved and share THEIR expertise and great ideas about how to advance the Association and The Kingdom through professionalism and support."

Treasurer
Sheila O. Carlblom, Indiana Wesleyan University, 2008-2019
Sheila has been a member of ACL since 1980. She has held many roles on the Board, including Treasurer, Vice-President, and President. "These are exciting and yet challenging times as the Association maneuvers its way through the economic upheaval. With its focus on the future and how to best serve the Lord and the world of librarianship in general, the Association remains committed to its mission and making the best use of all of its resources."

Past President
Frank Quinn, Point Loma Nazarene University, 2016-2017
Frank has been a member of ACL since 1999 and began serving on the Board as a Director-at-large in 2009. He served as president of ACL from 2012-2016. "My affiliation with the Association of Christian Librarians has been a great blessing to me for many years.  [...] my heartfelt hope will be to help lead the organization with a spirit of love, mercy, sacrifice and service, to a place where Christian librarians will be uplifted, encouraged, and empowered for service."

Directors-at-large
It is the authority of a Director-at-large to serve as a voting member of the Board of Directors upon election by the general membership for a three-year term. A Director-at-large is responsible, along with other directors and officers, to further the mission, goals and strategies of the Association. They are accountable to the President and Officers of the Association as representatives of the general membership.

Nate Farley Univ of Northwestern-St. Paul 2010-2019	Linda Poston Nyack College 2014-2017	Paul Roberts Southeastern Bible College 2011-2017

Katie King Southern Nazarene University 2015-2018	Alice Ruleman University of Central Missouri 2015-2018	Jennifer Walz Asbury University 2016-2019

 

 

Executive Director
Janelle Mazelin
Janelle has filled many roles within ACL since 2000. As Executive Director, she serves as the chief executive officer and official representative for the organization. Her tenure in this role began in 2008. She enjoys partnering with the many volunteers to fulfill the mission of ACL.