Board Members

Cindy, a Naples resident for 13 years, continues working as CEO for the company she and her husband founded 20 years ago, always finding time to read and serve on the board of the Friends of the Library. She is a former advertising copywriter and editor and library volunteer. When not in beautiful Naples, she is usually visiting with children and grandchildren in Oregon, Pittsburgh or Vermont.

Arnie is a Michigan native who retired to Naples after 45 years in public education starting as a sixth grade middle school social studies teacher followed by 15 years as a central office administrator and 28 years as an elementary school principal.  His school was awarded a national Blue Ribbon School and he received Principal of the Year awards from both the Michigan PTA and Michigan School Principals.  He was active in the United Way serving as community and county chairperson.  He also volunteered for a national dog therapy organization.  He founded and chaired the first public dog park in the county.

Arnie moved to Naples five years ago with his wife Lynn (a former kindergarten teacher and elementary principal for 32 years).  They are both actively involved in many charitable organizations and  hold leadership positions as well since moving to Naples.

Janell is retired and has lived in Naples for 15 years.  She formerly worked for a Multinational company which afforded her the opportunity to work overseas for 15 years.  Janell likes to walk/hike, read and travel both domestically and internationally.

Howard is retired and splits his year between Naples and the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. He was active as a CPA, principally serving not-for-profit clients. In addition to Friends of the Library, Howard volunteers with St Matthews House, and is chair of the Water Crest of Falling Waters finance committee.