Board of Trustees

The Library’s governing body consists of seven Board of Trustees members serving 4-year terms, including:

2 appointed by the Indianapolis City-County Council
3 appointed by the Marion County Board of Commissioners
2 appointed by Indianapolis Public Schools

Raymond J. Biederman President Term Length

Current term expires December 31, 2027; Second Term, Member of the Board since 2020

Appointing Body

Appointed by County Commissioners

Dr. Khaula Murtadha Vice-President Term Length

Current term expires December 31, 2027; Second Term, Member of the Board since 2020

Appointing Body

Appointed by the Indianapolis Board of School Commissioners

Dr. Patricia A. Payne Secretary Term Length

Current term expires December 31, 2025; Third Term, Member of the Board since 2014

Appointing Body

Appointed by County Commissioners

Dr. Luis A. Palacio, P.E. Term Length

Current term expires December 31, 2026; First Term, Member of the Board since 2023

Appointing Body

Appointed by County Commissioners

Dr. Lisa Riolo Term Length

Current term expires December 31, 2026; First Term, Member of the Board since 2024

Appointing Body

Appointed by the Indianapolis Board of School Commissioners

Dr. Eugene G. White Term Length

Current term expires December 31, 2028; Second Term, Member of the Board since 2023

Appointing Body

Appointed by the City-County Council

Natissa S. Woodard Term Length

Current term expires July 7, 2029; First Term, Member of the Board since 2025

Appointing Body

Appointed by the City-County Council

Executive Leadership Team

Gregory A. Hill Sr. Chief Executive Officer

Our CEO, Gregory A. Hill, Sr. is an experienced librarian well-versed in management and strategic leadership. Since 2012, Hill has held several positions within the Library system. He was appointed CEO in April 2023. Prior to his career at the Library, Hill served in the United States Navy for more than 20 years. Learn more about Gregory.