The OCPLC Governing Board is comprised of seven members representing the cities of Crestview, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Mary Esther, Niceville and Valparaiso as well as Okaloosa County.

They function effectively as an administrative entity responsible for approving policies, plans and budgetary expenditures pertaining to the Cooperative and member libraries. Additionally, the Board serves as an advocate of library service and helps promote local programs ensuring that the needs of the community are met successfully.

Furthermore, they advocate for increased funding for libraries at both the local and state level. Local libraries and library users in Okaloosa County are fortunate to be affiliated with this dedicated and committed group of individuals, and we thank them for their continued support.

OKALOOSA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY COOPERATIVE

Members

City of Crestview
City of Destin
City of Fort Walton Beach
City of Mary Esther
City of Niceville
City of Valparaiso
Okaloosa County

Governing Board

Chairman, Don Amunds, Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners
Bob Allen, Crestview Council
Sandy Trammell, Destin Council
Dr. Wayne Pullen, Fort Walton Beach Council
George Crews, Mary Esther Council
Al Swihart, Niceville Council
Brent Smith, Valparaiso Council

Directors’ Council

Robert Gorin, Coordinator, Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative
Jean Lewis, Robert L. F. Sikes Public Library, Crestview
Jurate Burns, Destin Library
Patricia Gould, Fort Walton Beach City Library
Sheila Ortyl, Mary Esther Public Library
Sheila Bishop, Niceville Library
David Weatherford, Valparaiso Community Library