Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Board of Trustees

Board and Commission Details

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Board of Trustees

Function

To set policy and advise the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Agency and its Director on programs relates to the Agency.

Term

The initial terms of office shall be designated by the Governor as follows: one member to serve for a term of one year, 2 members to serve for a term of 2 years, 2 members to serve for a term of 3 years, 2 members to serve for a term of 4 years, 2 members to serve for a term of 5 years, and 2 members to serve for a term of 6 years. Thereafter, all appointments shall be for a term of 6 years.

Senate Confirmation

Yes

Compensation

Expenses

Composition

The Board of Trustees shall consist of 11 members to be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Board shall consist of members with the following qualifications: (1) One member shall have recognized knowledge and ability in matters related to business administration. (2) One member shall have recognized knowledge and ability in matters related to the history of Abraham Lincoln. (3) One member shall have recognized knowledge and ability in matters related to the history of Illinois. (4) One member shall have recognized knowledge and ability in matters related to library and museum studies. (5) One member shall have recognized knowledge and ability in matters related to historic preservation. (6) One member shall have recognized knowledge and ability in matters related to cultural tourism. (7) One member shall have recognized knowledge and ability in matters related to conservation, digitization, and technological innovation. The Foundation CEO shall serve as a non-voting, ex officio member of the Board.

Chair

The Governor shall appoint a chairperson from its members

Authority

20 ILCS 3475/20


Member Names

Name Member Expiration Member Since Affiliation Appointed By Position Title County
Sandoval, Martin 10/15/2024 10/15/2019 Governor Trustee Knowledge of Business Administration Cook
Beckett, J. Steven 10/07/2026 10/07/2019 Governor Trustee Knowledge of History of Abraham Lincoln Champaign
Monroe, Dan 10/07/2027 10/07/2019 Governor Trustee Knowledge of History of Illinois Champaign
Harris, Kathryn 10/07/2023 10/07/2019 Governor Trustee Knowledge of Libraries and Museum Studies Sangamon
Brodsky, Joan 10/07/2024 10/07/2019 Governor Trustee Knowledge of Historic Preservation Cook
Lesneiwicz, Jason 10/07/2027 10/07/2019 Governor Trustee Knowledge of Cultural Tourism Cook
Spitzer Johnston, Melinda 10/15/2028 10/15/2019 Governor Trustee Knowledge of Matters Related to Conservation, Digitization, and Technological Innovation Cook
Johnson, Gary 10/07/2023 10/07/2019 Governor Chair, Trustee Cook
Harris, Jessica 10/07/2028 10/07/2019 Governor Trustee St. Louis Co., MO
Mathis, Tiffany 10/15/2025 06/02/2021 Governor Trustee Sangamon
Santos, Eunice 11/15/2025 11/15/2019 Governor Trustee Champaign
VACANT Ex-Officio, Non-voting member