Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Board of Trustees
Board and Commission Details
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.
Chair
The Governor shall appoint one of the members to serve as chairperson at the pleasure of the Governor.
Authority
20 ILCS 3475/20
Member Names
Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
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Sandoval, Martin | 10/15/2024 | 10/15/2019 | Governor | Knowledge of Business Administration | Trustee | Cook | |
Beckett, J. Steven | 10/07/2026 | 10/07/2019 | Governor | Knowledge of History of Abraham Lincoln | Trustee | Champaign | |
Monroe, Dan | 10/07/2027 | 10/07/2019 | Governor | Knowledge of History of Illinois | Trustee | Champaign | |
Harris, Kathryn M. | 10/07/2029 | 10/07/2019 | Governor | Knowledge of Libraries and Museum Studies | Trustee | Sangamon | |
Brodsky, Joan | 10/07/2024 | 10/07/2019 | Governor | Knowledge of Historic Preservation | Trustee | Cook | |
Lesneiwicz, Jason | 10/07/2027 | 10/07/2019 | Governor | Knowledge of Cultural Tourism | Trustee | Cook | |
Spitzer Johnston, Melinda | 10/15/2028 | 10/15/2019 | Governor | Knowledge of Matters Related to Conservation, Digitization, and Technological Innovation | Trustee | Cook | |
Johnson, Gary | 10/07/2029 | 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 |