Friends of the Library

Friends of the Pottsboro Library

Lisa Hitchcock

Board Position and /or Committee(s) Serving On Currently

President of the Friends of the Pottsboro Library
Fund Raising Committee
Nominating committee

Profession/Professional Certificates/Education

B.S. and M.S. Kinesiology and Health
Texas Realtor/Broker 12 years

FOL Years of Service

Member in 2011 for two years then rejoined in 2017.

Contributions

I grew up in Sadler, Texas and graduated from Texas A&M Commerce with a B.S. and M.S. of Science. After 20 years of selling gym memberships, and helping people reach their health goals, I decided to make a life change and I joined the Greater Texoma Association of Realtors as a new realtor. This same passion led me to the Pottsboro Library where I helped in transitioning the library building from the FOL owning it to transferring the ownership to the City of Pottsboro. During my tenure, we have grown our fund-raising efforts to multiple events each year, contributing thousands of dollars to library initiatives.

Tomi Yeary

Board Position and /or Committee(s) Serving On Currently

Vice President of the Friends of the Pottsboro Library
Marketing
Spring Luncheon committee
Appeal Letter committee
Fundraising committee

Profession/Professional Certificates/Education

Office liaison at Easy Life Realty – 2 years
Marketing & Office Manager

FOL Years of Service

Member since 2021.

Contributions

I moved to Pottsboro in 2019, but I have lived in Grayson County all my life. Graduated from S&S High School in 1991 and attended Grayson College. Married my high school sweetheart and have three sons and two grandsons. We love Lake Texoma and enjoy living in Pottsboro.

Theresa Brendemihl

Board Position and /or Committee(s) Serving On Currently

Treasurer of the Friends of the Pottsboro Library

Profession/Professional Certificates/Education

Real estate agent at Easy Life Realty
Licensed practical nurse

Years of Service

Member since 2021.

Contributions

When we moved out to Pottsboro this was the first time in the family’s life that we really wanted to settle down and engrain ourselves into a community. The Pottsboro Library is such a significant part of the community and a wonderful opportunity to contribute and meet new people. We have such a dynamic group on the board, where we all get along and share a passion for helping this amazing cause for Pottsboro and the surrounding rural areas.

Casie Lovelace

Board Position and /or Committee(s) Serving On Currently

Secretary Friends of the Library Board
President of the Pottsboro Library Operating Board of Trustees
President of the Pottsboro Area Chamber of Commerce
Planning and Zoning committee – City of Pottsboro Board Trustee

Profession/Professional Certificates/Education

BA in Marketing and Business Management
Owner of Lovelace & Company Insurance Solutions; an independent insurance agency in Pottsboro, Texas.

Years of Service

Member since 2021

Contributions

I was honored when approached to join the Pottsboro Library Board of Trustees because of the impact our library has on our community. There are so many facets of the library that go unnoticed, and I wanted to help bring attention to the many benefits that our library offers our community. I also saw an opportunity to expand the library’s support base to help engage participation and funding from my peer group.

Pat Beavers

Board Position and /or Committee(s) Serving On Currently

Contributing member

Profession/Professional Certificates/Education

Bachelors in Family and Consumer Science
Bachelors in Elementary Education
Bachelors in Library Science
Masters in Library Science

Years of Service

Member since 2022.

Contributions

I retired from an elementary school library position. I know the importance of reading and information that children need. I have a passion to help serve those in need.

Melody Burton

Board Position and /or Committee(s) Serving On Currently

Contributing member

Profession/Professional Certificates/Education

University of North Texas – BS in Elementary Ed and English; Master’s Degree in Special Education; Administration Certificate
- Teacher of the Year, Ross Perot Award for Outstanding Teaching, Region 10 Distinguished Administrator Award

Years of Service

Member since 2004.

Contributions

Library volunteer (worked, recruited, trained, new desk volunteers)
Served on the Friends of the Library Board of Trustees in various roles:
- Started Facebook page for the library
- Summer Reading Program volunteer
- Library Spring Luncheon contributor
- Library fund raising, recruiting, promotion and programming assistance