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Kenosha Public Library Leadership
Sarah Townsend, Director
stownsend@mykpl.info
Sarah leads the Kenosha Public Library in strategically developing services and resources that reflect the specific needs of the community. She works closely with the City of Kenosha, the Friends of the Kenosha Public Library, the KPL Foundation and other key library supporters. Deeply committed to public service and community engagement, Sarah’s favorite part of the job is getting to interact with people from all walks of life. She views libraries as mirrors of their communities, reflecting the varied individuals and needs of the people. When libraries adapt what they do to reflect the people they serve, they are lifelines for people and spur growth and positive change in individuals and communities. When not at work, Sarah can be found searching for the best cheese curds in town, hiking and exploring the outdoors with her family, coordinating snacks and schedules for her son’s sports teams and trying to talk her family into just one more round of whatever board game they are playing.
Brandi Cummings, Assistant Director
bcummings@mykpl.info
Brandi's kindergarten teacher once wrote, "Brandi could not finish her art project because she was far too concerned with making sure her classmates had the crayons they needed for their projects." nothing much has changed since then. A fierce believer in community, connection, and caring, she started her career with the Kenosha Public Library in 2008 and worked in various roles. In her current position, Brandi oversees marketing, public relations, adult programming, and community partnerships. When not plotting her next program or spotlighting the work of her coworkers, Brandi can be found volunteering throughout the community or road-tripping with her wife.
Michelle Tucker, Business Manager
mtucker@mykpl.info
Michelle enjoys supporting staff in all their endeavors and is endlessly fascinated by the many cool things that happen in libraries. In her spare time, Michelle loves to read, spend time with family, play board games on the rare occasion everyone cooperates, and talk about how adorable her dog is (just ask- there are lots of pictures!).
Heather Thompson, Head of Youth & Family Services
hthompson@mykpl.info
Heather believes that the public library is the best place for families to learn, play, and connect. She thinks there is nothing better than seeing a child light up when discovering something new! Sponsored by the Public Library Association as a 2017 ALA Emerging Leader and was named a 2019 Mover & Shaker by Library Journal, Heather regularly speaks about program development and early childhood literacy initiatives at library conferences nationwide. Heather loves learning alongside families in STEAM programs and yoga classes, cooking, reading nonfiction, and hanging out with her husband and their two cats.
Marcia Siehr, Head of Outreach, Programs, and Education
msiehr@mykpl.info
Marcia oversees Outreach Services, including bookmobile stops, community events, senior and family programs, home delivery, and youth outreach visits in STEM and literacy enrichment. She loves reading, baking, traveling, following her favorite influencers, and nature walks with her dog and husband in her spare time. She also serves on the Board of Directors for our community partner, Kenosha Community Media.
Shannon Urban, Head of Collection Services
surban@mykpl.info
As the Head of Collection Services, Shannon is responsible for the acquisition and management of the library's collections. She coordinates a team of librarians that are experts in selecting materials to meet the needs and interests of the community. As a librarian, she is responsible for selecting graphic novels and manga for the collection. Shannon also curates the Pop Asia Collection, leads the Fantasy/Sci-Fi book club, and loves recommending books to other avid readers. In her spare time, she watches a lot of Asian dramas and will happily recommend them too.
Jennifer Kozelou, Branch Manager, Northside Neighborhood Library
jkozelou@mykpl.info
Jennifer received coordinated MLIS and Master of Music degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2015. She has worked in various public and academic institutions roles, currently serving as a branch manager for the Kenosha Public Library. She enjoys bringing her creativity and experience as a musician to inspire her work in librarianship. She also enjoys performing choral music, playing cozy games on her Nintendo Switch, and spending time with her family.
Kahlil Griffin
kgriffin@mykpl.info
Since he entered the field of librarianship, Kahlil has been called a "unicorn," as there are only a handful of young, African American male librarians, and he loves being an anomaly! He has been volunteering in libraries since he was in elementary school, and so, Kahlil's love for these institutions stems from early childhood. Impacting lives and serving communities are in his nature, and so as a librarian, he gets to be himself daily.
Justin Keberlein, Simmons Library Supervising Librarian
jkeberlein@mykpl.info
Justin is a firm believer in the transformative power of public libraries and is a dedicated advocate of vibrant, inclusive library spaces for patrons of all ages. Currently, Justin is a graduate student at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee and is on track to earn his MLIS in the Summer of 2024. Justin’s academic work was recognized by the Wisconsin Library Association, which awarded him the institution’s 2023 Library Education Scholarship. In November of 2023, he was elected to serve as the Vice Chair of the WLA’s Youth Services Section where he helps build and promote programs that educate and empower youth services workers across the state. In his free time he enjoys reading cosmic horror, teasing futuristic sounds out of his collection of synthesizers, and spending time hiking with his family.
Dan Davis, Maintenance Superintendent
ddavis@mykpl.info
As the Maintenance Superintendent for the Kenosha Public Library Dan is responsible for overseeing all aspects of care for the city's library facilities, grounds, and vehicles. He began his career in facilities maintenance with the United States Marine Corps in 2008 and has continued in this line of work with the U.S. government, State of Wisconsin, and currently the city of Kenosha. When not working, Dan spends time with his family and restoring vintage motorcycles.