Library Board of Trustees

Thomas F. Arends, Treasurer

Thomas Arends was elected to his first term as a trustee in April 2007, and re-elected in 2011. His current term expires in 2015. Arends, a University of Notre Dame and DePaul graduate, is a local tax attorney in private practice. He has served on the Library’s Citizen Advisory Committee and the Referendum Committee. He is also an active member of the Carol Stream Chamber of Commerce and Illinois State Bar Association. You may reach him in care of the Carol Stream Public Library, 616 Hiawatha Dr., Carol Stream, IL 60188.

Jim Bailey, Trustee

Jim Bailey was born in Memphis, TN, the youngest of ten children. He is married with four daughters. He is retired. First elected in 2005, the experience he brings to the Board includes eight years in the U.S. Air Force, 50 years of work experience and 24 years as a resident of Carol Stream. Re-elected in 2011, his current term will expire in 2013. He is also active with the Rotary Club of Carol Stream and Heritage Presbyterian Church. He believes that the Library is a key asset in the village. You may contact Mr. Bailey at jimfbailey@sbcglobal.net.

Robert E. Douglas, President

Rob Douglas is an assistant state's attorney for DuPage County in the Civil Division. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a law degree from DePaul University. A trustee since 1986, he has served as president of the board for 12 years. His current term expires in 2013. He retired from the U.S. Army Reserve in 2009, after 30 years of service at the rank of Colonel. During his career in the Army, he served active duty tours in both Bosnia and Iraq. Being active in the community, Douglas brings his commitment to Carol Stream to the Board along with his legal expertise. You may contact Mr. Douglas at 1382 Boa Trail, Carol Stream, or he may be reached at Robert.Douglas@dupageco.org.

Mary Hudspeath, Secretary

Mary Hudspeth Mary began serving on the board in January 2003 and her current term expires in 2013. Mary has a bachelor's degree in History and Anthropology from the University of Illinois and a master's degree in Historic Preservation from Eastern Michigan University. She believes that libraries fire the imagination and are a critically important community asset. She can be reached at mchudspeath@att.net.

Dominick Jeffrey , Trustee

Dominick Jeffrey was elected to his first term as library trustee in April 2011. His current term expires in 2015. You may reach him in care of the Carol Stream Public Library, 616 Hiawatha Dr., Carol Stream, IL 60188.

Michael Wade, Trustee

Michael Wade was elected to his first term as library trustee in April 2009, and his current term expires in 2013. Currently, he is on the library’s finance committee and has made contributions and attended facilities committee meetings. He holds a bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from Buffalo State University. For the last 20 years, he has served as president and owner of Seaco Data Systems, Inc. With an extensive background in technology and business management, Wade believes these skills will benefit the library and help improve service to the community of Carol Stream. He is active in the community and enjoys spending time to support his children’s sport, school, and scouting functions. He can be reached in care of the Carol Stream Public Library, 616 Hiawatha Dr., Carol Stream, IL 60188.

David DeRango, Trustee

David DeRango was elected to his first term as library trustee in April 2011. His current term expires in 2015. He holds a bachelors degree in Business Management from Elmhurst College. He has over 18 years of experience in corporate level purchasing for the manufacturing industry plus over 14 years of retail management experience. He feels these skills will benefit the library, help improve service, and conserve money to the tax payers of Carol Stream. He can be reached at david.derango@gmail.com.