Eastern Shore Regional Library, Inc empowers libraries by connecting them to resources, services, and expertise, building vital communities.

About Us

About Us

The Eastern Shore Regional Library, Inc. is a state-funded non-profit with the goal of providing resources and support for the eight county library systems on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. ESRL is managed by an Chief Executive Officer who reports to the Board of Trustees.

Governance

Board Members

Kathy Burtman; Dorchester County Library Board

Erin Counihan; Kent County Library Board

Sarah Dahl; Caroline County Library Board

Maida Finch; Wicomico County Library Board

Dr. Sarah Guy; Lower Shore At-Large

Kathleen Lyons; Queen Anne's County Library Board

Ann Smith; Somerset County Library Board

Patricia Tomasovic; Worcester County Library Board

Linda Prochaska; Middle Shore At-Large

Susan Sherman; Talbot County Library Board

Gloria Urban; Upper Shore At-Large

Board Officers

President: Kathleen Lyons

Vice President: Susan Sherman

Secretary: Dr. Lori Milach

All officers serve one-year terms starting on July 1st

Board Meeting Schedule

  • September 9, 2025
  • December 9, 2025
  • March 10, 2026
  • June 9, 2026

Attendance information can be obtained by contacting the ESRL office at 410-742-1537

trustees@esrl.org

Administrative Services

Dr. Lori Milach, Chief Executive Officer

Amanda Watson, Chief Operating Officer

Tracy Adams, Chief Administrative Officer

Library Services

Mira Beaglehole, Catalog Maintenance Specialist

Lori Staton, Information Services Specialist

Alicia Blake, Staff Development Coordinator

Alex Roper, Technology Officer

Nick Venditta, Information Officer

Jim Gifford, Library Systems Engineer

Jeff Cross, Network and System Administrator

Tristan Speleos, Library Systems Technician

Cody Thompson, Library Systems Technician

Delivery Services

Stephen Bollinger, Fleet Services Manager

Michelle Baynum, Delivery Driver

Josh Edwards, Delivery Driver

Lydia Passwaters, Delivery Driver