2020 COS CEO Leadership Lessons: John Spears

Wed, Oct 7, 2020 from 4:30pm - 6pm

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John Spears serves as Chief Librarian & CEO for Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD). He brings more than 20 years of experience working in urban, suburban, and rural libraries. Prior to joining PPLD in early 2016, John directed libraries in Salt Lake City (UT), Naperville (IL), and Joliet (IL). He holds two degrees from the University of Illinois in Musicology and Library & Information Science. In addition to national and international library association service, John also contributes to the local community on the Boards of the Pikes Peak Continuum of Care, Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region, Ithaka Land Trust, and Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs.

*A limited number of in-person tickets are available. The number of attendees is subject to State and City regulations. Masks will be required at the event when not eating or drinking in addition to we will be enforcing social distance guidelines. More information about state COVID guidelines: https://covid19.colorado.gov/


Knights of Columbus Hall

25 W. Kiowa Street
Colorado Springs, Co 80903