Library Advisory Board

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  Originally a Wisconsin native, the Air Force brought Amy to Wichita Falls in 1997 with her two daughters: Alicia and April. Here, she was able to follow her passion for teaching future USAF F-16 aircraft maintainers in the 362 TRS, 82 TRW. After retiring from the United States Air Force, she returned to 82 TRW Sheppard AFB to continue serving in civil service.

  It took many challenging years while working and raising her daughters before Amy completed her Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Education and her Master’s in Educational Leadership at Wayland Baptist University.

  Amy’s passions have always been gardening, and volunteering while serving her church and community. After becoming a Texas Master Gardener, she served on a number of city boards, including the Airport Advisory board, Airport Board of Adjustment and the WF Public Library Advisory Board.

Jordan Campagna Jackson was born and raised in Wichita Falls. She graduated from Rider High School in 2012. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration, both from Midwestern State University. Jordan works for the Arts Council where she manages the finances and grant writing efforts. Jordan is married to Chris Jackson and they have one young daughter. They are active members at St. Benedict Orthodox Church where Jordan serves on the Parish Council as the treasurer.

Jordan is an active member of the Junior League of Wichita Falls and is the co-leader of their book club. She also sits on the board of River Bend Nature Center and is a member of the League of Women Voters of Wichita Falls.

In her free time, Jordan enjoys reading, traveling, and volunteering. Ask her about the spreadsheet that she keeps of every book she has read for the past 10 years!

  Zak Carlton was born and raised in Wichita Falls. He graduated from Wichita Falls High School in 2003. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration from Texas State University, a MA in Political Science from Midwestern State University, and a JD from New England Law | Boston.

  Zak is married to Chelsea Carlton. Together they have a son and two dogs. Both are active members of the House of Jacob Synagogue, where Zak is Vice President of the synagogue's board.

  Between his time as a student and teaching Zak has gained a deep appreciation for the important services libraries and their staff provide. He is very excited to serve on the board as the Wichita Falls Public Library continues to be a central part of the community.

  Marianne Dowdy graduated from Rider High School in 2002 and earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communication at Midwestern State University in 2006. She is an Escrow Officer at American National Title of Texas. Her favorite part of her job is helping people put down roots in Wichita Falls. She loves the community she calls home.

  Marianne is a member of the Senior-Junior Forum and enjoys volunteering with the organization. Her love of reading started at a young age. Some of her fondest childhood memories are of her dad taking her and her sisters to the public library. She attributes her love of reading to her dad, the Baby-Sitters Club series and Judy Blume. She belongs to two book clubs.

  When she’s not reading, Marianne loves spending time with her husband Ken in the great outdoors where they will be hiking or cycling, or indoors watching movies and spending time with their family. They have three beautiful daughters and one adorable grandson.

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  Betty is the president of the League of Women Voters in Wichita Falls. She served on the Child Welfare boards in Graham and Dallas and was a CASA volunteer.

  In addition, Betty is on the Selective Service System District Appeal Board for the State of Texas. She served as a member of the board of the Texas Center for Education Policy at the University of Texas at Austin. She is a former board member of the Texas Rehab Center in Wichita Falls. As a former educator, she enjoys being a member in the Who’s Who of American Teachers. She is a past president of Retired Teachers in Graham.

  Betty is married to Boyd Richie. They have 2 grown children and 4 perfect grandchildren.

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Hope wasn’t born in Wichita Falls, but she got here as fast as she could. She is the daughter of U.S. Army veterans who raised her right: at the library, with a book in her hands and curiosity in her heart. Hope is married to Justin Whitson, and together they share two children and two dogs. She graduated from Wichita Falls High School and attended MSU. She currently works in criminal defense, where she works to support those who need it most.

Reading and the library have always been a part of Hope’s life, from sitting in the children’s section of the old Kemp Public Library, reading while her mother volunteered, to volunteering there as a teen. Favorite authors include Anne McCaffrey, T. Kingfisher, Garth Nix, and Mary Beard. She is honored to be able to serve this vital institution.