Local leaders helping McKinney’s libraries grow, connect, and inspire
The McKinney Public Library Foundation is led by volunteers who bring their time, experience, and ideas together around one shared belief: strong libraries create stronger communities.
Our directors are readers, advocates, professionals, parents, longtime residents, and active community members. Each brings a different perspective to the table—and a personal commitment to helping McKinney’s libraries reach more people and create more opportunities.
Meet our directors
Meet the People Behind the Progress
The McKinney Public Library Foundation generates continued enthusiasm for our library system and secures funding for enhancements that enrich library programs, services, and collections. We are committed to supporting the diverse needs of our community, expanding access to valuable resources, and helping our libraries continue to grow alongside McKinney.
Bill B.President
Bill has extensive experience in regulatory affairs and product development in the insurance industry. He has served on the boards of both a repertory theater and an academy, contributing to education and the arts. Bill is also actively involved in his church, and especially enjoys time with his wife, children and grandchildren.
Judith R.VP
Judith spent her career as a paralegal in large law firms and corporate legal departments. After 20 + years, she changed careers and became an interior designer which then led to her current career as a realtor serving Collin County and surrounds.
Judith moved to McKinney in 2013. For fun, she enjoys reading, cooking, gardening and being at home with her husband, Stephen, and their 3 dogs.
She is passionate about public libraries and the importance of them in every community.
Joe C. Treasurer
Joe is a retired US Navy officer who designed, built, repaired, and recycled nuclear-powered submarines. Since arriving in McKinney, he has served on the McKinney Library Advisory Board. He enjoys reading and visiting his two adorable grandchildren.
Roben C. Secretary
Roben is a retired Youth Services Librarian, voracious reader, avid gardener, and doting Mooma to two magnificent granddaughters. A fun fact about her is that she has visited all fifty states.
Peter S.
Pete has been a resident of McKinney since 2001. He has served on numerous bond committees, ad hoc commissions, and city boards. Most recently, Pete chaired the McKinney Library Advisory Board.
Suvadeep B.
Suvadeep is an Enterprise QA Manager in the IT department of a large grocery retail company. He recently moved to Texas after spending years in Europe and Australia, where he actively supported library initiatives. He is passionate about promoting libraries and encouraging reading as a meaningful alternative to social media. Reading and spending time with his daughter help him balance a demanding IT career.
David B.
David is a retired public librarian with twenty-five years of service in North Texas. With a passion for libraries, he wants to continue supporting and advocating them in his home town.
Pamela T.
Pamela is an active volunteer with multiple food pantries and has been employed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Collin County for over 15 years. She has a passion for reading and also ensuring that reading materials are available to all.
Tonya M.
Tonya has been a resident of the McKinney area since 2015. She is a passionate disability advocate (her daughter has Down syndrome and Autism) and has provided written and video testimony in support of or against Texas legislation related to childcare, education, and literacy. An avid reader, she enjoys discovering new authors and genres. She also promotes Disability Book Week every way she can. When not working or spending time with her family, Tonya loves to travel and enjoys exploring Collin County on her own or with friends.
Barbara F.
Barb is new to Texas, to McKinney, and serving on a Board. She has lived all over the country and has enjoyed libraries in each place. She is thrilled to help her new hometown library and community.
Carmen L-B.
Carmen Lawrence-Bille is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Level Up Consulting, which helps individuals correct work/life imbalances and supports sustainable growth in public benefit organizations. Carmen’s work spans the country but is most highly concentrated in Cincinnati and North Carolina. She spends her days homeschooling her toddler and can be found regularly at library events, strolling the Chestnut Square farmer’s market, and relaxing downtown.
Kelly J.
Kelly and her family have lived in McKinney since 2020. Kelly is a former high school journalism teacher who now works in school district communications. She previously served on the City of McKinney Library Advisory Board. When she is not shuttling her sons to their various activities, she is picking away at her TBR, either on audio, e-reader or paperback, because all reading is good reading.
Keri D.
Keri is currently an HR Officer for a large Health Care Company in DFW. Keri and her family have been residents of McKinney for over 20 years and have been active participants of the McKinney Library and the multiple programs offered over the years. She is eager to serve on a board that supports the public library and the community.
Keri enjoys playing pickle ball, running weekly on the Wilson Creek Trail, spending time with family and, of course, reading a book.
Joann M.
Joann is one of the founding Directors for the McKinney Public Library Foundation. She had to take a Leave of Absence and is happy to be back supporting the McKinney Public Library
Tim B.
Tim retired in April after 35 years with a Consumer Products Merchandising Company. His roles over the years included Sales Management, Project Management, Business Analyst and Internal Auditor. He and his wife moved to McKinney in 2014, our adult daughter lives in Garland. He is a volunteer with the McKinney Little Free Pantry and serve as an elder and choir member at Trinity Presbyterian Church.
Different Strengths
One Shared Vision
Our directors contribute professional knowledge, community experience, and a shared belief in the power of libraries. From committee work and events to partnerships, and long-ranger planning, their leadership helps us move our mission forward together.