Marge Loch-Wouters has held several library roles in youth services, including two stints as a Children’s Librarian at the La Crosse Public Library, before becoming the Head of Youth Services at the Elisha D. Smith Public Library in Menasha from 1985-2008.

Steve Platteter  (April 24, 1961-February 27, 2025) had a long distinguished career in Wisconsin libraries. He served as Automation Services Librarian for Southwest Wisconsin Library System for seven years, as Automation Services Librarian for Mid-Wisconsin Federated Library System for nearly 10 years,

Michael Gelhausen has spent his career in service to public libraries in Wisconsin. He focused his career on improving access, services, and facilities for communities through collaboration with library boards, neighboring libraries, and local government. He has led two libraries: Duerrwaechter Memorial Library,

Carla J. Stoffle, a leader of library services at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside from 1972-1985, changed the role and face of academic libraries through her role in the development of the concept of a Teaching Library. Under her visionary leadership,

Kurt is a servant leader who made exceptional contributions to the library community both in Wisconsin and nationally.  Kurt came to Wisconsin libraries not as a librarian, but through his work as the Chief Information Officer at a school district.

Kristine “Kris” Adams Wendt is a distinguished leader in Wisconsin’s Library community. Kris has demonstrated unwavering passion for and commitment to building strong libraries through organized common-sense advocacy at local, county and state levels. Her selfless sharing of her skills,