Current Board Members
Anne Shaw Moran - Board Member
My life as a "library addict" and bibliophile began at age 5 when my father first introduced me to the local library--and libraries (and bookstores) still feel like treasure troves to me. I have volunteered at libraries for years, including serving as a Trustee for both City and County libraries, as well as occupying numerous positions on the Whitefish Library Association Board since 2009.
To support my reading habits, I have taught high school English, served as a controller for two businesses, worked for two decades in the ski/resort industry, managed a book superstore, and finally--prior to recently retiring--spent 18 years managing commercial and residential real estate activities for the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation on State Trust Land, helping generate revenue for education.
Gerald Hanson - Board Member
Retired Flathead Valley CPA.
Joey Kositzky - Board Member
My library career began in 1984 as a volunteer at Muldown Elementary School. In 1986 I was hired by Flathead County Library as Supervising Librarian for the Whitefish Branch. In 1994 I joined a group of Whitefish community motivators to create the Whitefish Community Center with the goal of raising funds to build a new Library (and Theater). Four years later we moved into the new facility on Spokane Ave., where it resides today. In 2011 the City Council, by unanimous vote, decided not to renew the inter local agreement with the Flathead County Library. We became Whitefish Community Library in June of 2011 and I was hired as Director. I am proud to have introduced an automated system with public computers available for library patrons. I am proud to have worked with the Whitefish Community Center resulting in the construction of a beautiful new library. I am proud of a community that had faith that a Whitefish Community Library could flourish as an independent, stand alone library. I am most proud of the honor to have served the community as Whitefish librarian for 36+ years. I retired January 1, 2023 and am enjoying time with family and friends, while staying involved in the Whitefish Library Association.
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John Harvey - Board Member
I run a local company called BIRS (www.getreporthelp.com) which helps businesses scale their growth efficiently and manage and implement data systems. I have been the Scoutmaster of the Whitefish Boy Scout Troop since 2020. It is my belief that libraries benefit our community by providing access to free resources for education.
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss