Judith P. Burr
Chair
Term 02/08/11 - 9/30/13

Mrs. Burr, a resident of Palm Harbor, serves as the Board of County Commissioners At-Large District 1 representative. She is a retired vice president — human resources executive for JPMorgan Chase. Mrs. Burr served in a variety of professional positions with JPMorgan Chase during her career that spanned over 35 years. Her experience and leadership included international assignments for the corporation in Australia, Hong Kong, England and France. Mrs. Burr's strength in organization and finance is seen through her fundraising efforts including her leadership on the Chase Hurricane Katrina Employee Relief Program. Mrs. Burr brings her years of client relations and human leadership development experience to her new position with the PPLC Board.

Jan Setzekorn
Vice Chair
Term 04/26/11 - 9/30/13

Ms. Setzekorn, a resident of Clearwater, is an active member of the literacy community serving as the Director of the Families Learning Together Literacy Program for United Methodist Cooperative Ministries. She received a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health Education from Indiana University and earned a Master's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Indianapolis. She has worked in various public health agencies and independent K-12 schools. She became the staff coordinator of UMCM's Family Literacy project when it began in 2004, and developed the project into the current Families Learning Together Literacy Program. She is a ProLiteracy America trainer and is the Pinellas County trainer for CASAS Testing Administrators. Ms. Setzekorn brings her years of experience working with ESOL and GED students and her wealth of knowledge involving family literacy to her position on the Board.

Sharon Oliphant
Secretary/Treasurer
Term 10/01/11 - 09/30/14

Mrs. Oliphant, a resident of Seminole, is actively engaged in her local community. She is a member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs and has served in a variety of leadership positions including Club President. Her passion for community service and civic involvement is seen in her advocacy and fundraising projects through the organization. Mrs. Oliphant currently serves as the Thrift Center Manager for First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks and lends her expertise and organizational skills to their program. She brings long term experience serving in a volunteer capacity to her position on the Board.

Cecilia Burke
Term 07/24/12 - 09/30/14

Mrs. Burke, a resident of the Seminole-Largo area of unincorporated Pinellas County, was appointed the Board of County Commissioners At-Large District 2 representative. A graduate of Leadership St. Pete, she served eight years as Governor Bush's appointment to the Juvenile Welfare Board, was chairman of the Pinellas County Childcare Licensing Board, and held leadership positions with Oakhurst Elementary PTA and St. Petersburg Collegiate High PSTA. For several years she was active with the Pinellas County homeschool community; a group of avid library users. Cecilia's prior career included campaign manager for education advocate State Senator Don Sullivan; committee staff for Congressman Dan Burton; and executive director of the Deerfield Beach Chamber of Commerce, at which time she was recognized as Deerfield Beach's Woman of the Year.

John Doran
Term 10/01/12 - 9/30/15

Mr. Doran, a resident of Clearwater, is an active member of the community serving in many capacities. Mr. Doran recently completed his term as a City Council Member and served as the city representative on the Downtown Development Board, the Main Street Joint Venture, the Pension Advisory Committee, the Courtney Campbell Causeway Scenic Corridor Advisory Committee, the Pinellas Homeless Leadership Network, and the Pinellas Planning Council. He currently is a member of the Clearwater All-America Sertoma Club, the Clearwater Beach Association, the Clearwater Beach Chamber of Commerce, the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Friends of the Clearwater Library, Sister Cities, League of Women Voters, NAACP, 7th Infantry Division Association, and the American Legion Post 7 Clearwater. Mr. Doran's educational background includes a Masters degree in Business Administration and a Juris Doctorate. Mr. Doran brings his skills as an attorney and a CPA in addition to his long-term commitment to his community to his position on the Board.

Gary Lewis
Term 10/01/12 - 9/30/15

Mr. Lewis, a resident of Oldsmar, served in the U.S. Coast Guard for twenty-six years. He was the supply officer on three of the United States Coast Guard's largest ships. In addition to his professional successes, Mr. Lewis has served as the President as well as the Secretary/Treasurer of his homeowners association. Since retirement, Mr. Lewis has been an active volunteer in his community. He was recognized as the 2010 Volunteer of the Year by the Oldsmar Public Library. Mr. Lewis is an asset to the Board and will bring a unique vision to library service in Pinellas County.

Janet O' Harrow
Term 10/25/11 - 9/30/14

Mrs. O' Harrow, a resident of Dunedin, serves as an advocate for education. While working for Pinellas County Schools, she served on the Quality Expo Committee, The Choice Marketing Committee, the Outstanding Educator Committee, and the Support Employee of the Year Committee. She has a background and expertise in Communications and Public Relations. She has also been a volunteer in her community and brings her willingness to help those in need to her position on the Board.

Janina Patrus
Term 06/28/11 - 9/30/13

Ms. Patrus, a Largo resident, is the Municipal Clerk for the Town of Redington Beach. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Thomas A. Edison College and earned her Master's Degree in Management from Wilmington University. She is also the recipient of several professional certifications. Janina is an active member in her community and a volunteer with the Florida Suncoast Hospice. While living in New Jersey, Ms. Patrus was awarded the Outstanding Woman of 2001 for Salem County, by the State of New Jersey Community Affairs, Women's Division. Ms. Patrus brings her years of professional experience working in both the Corporate and Government sectors with strong financial administrative and managerial skills to the Board.

Mrs. Ralph, a resident of Tierra Verde, serves as an Academic Advisor, Baccalaureate program, in the College of Education for St. Petersburg College. While working in her current position, she has served as the liaison with the Florida Minority Teachers Scholarship Organization. Her leadership positions have also included President of the Florida Association of Private Colleges & Universities as well as the Secretary for the Southern Association of Colleges and Universities. Her broad range of experience includes talents in event planning, counseling, recruitment, fundraising, and professional presentations. She has also been a volunteer in her local community and brings her skills and expertise to the public libraries to her position on the Board.

FY 2012-2013

The PPLC Board of Directors meetings are scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on the 4th Tuesday of the month unless otherwise noted.

FY 2012-2013

Meetings will begin promply at 3:30 pm unless otherwise noted.

FY 2011-2012

The PPLC Board of Directors meetings are scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on the 4th Tuesday of the month unless otherwise noted.

FY 2011-2012

Meetings will begin promply at 3:30 pm unless otherwise noted.

FY 2011-2012

Meetings scheduled at 4:00 pm on designated dates below.

FY 2010-2011

The PPLC Board of Directors meetings are scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on the 4th Tuesday of the month unless otherwise noted.

FY 2010-2011

Meetings will begin promply at 3:30 pm unless otherwise noted.

FY 2010-2011

Meetings scheduled at 4:00 pm on designated dates below.

FY 2009-2010

The PPLC Board of Directors meetings are scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on the 4th Tuesday of the month unless otherwise noted.

FY 2009-2010

Meetings will begin promply at 3:30 pm unless otherwise noted.