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BCLA Leadership

Comprising a diverse group of regional leaders, our Board members bring their expertise, experience, and passion for our mission to guide our library's growth and success. With their invaluable insights and commitment, our Board ensures that our library remains a dynamic hub of knowledge, innovation, and community engagement. If you are interested in applying for the board, participating in board committees in a nonmember capacity, or would like to contact members of the BCLA Board of Trustees, please email board@thebcla.org.

Andrew McGhee

President

Before his retirement, Andrew McGhee served as Vice President and General Counsel for Dollar Bank. He received his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law.

Alaina Webber

Vice President

Alaina Webber is a partner and Chief Operating Officer of Brew Gentlemen in Braddock, PA

Mandy Merchant

Treasurer

Mandy Merchant is a principal at CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA), a professional services firm providing wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax and consulting services.

Chardaé Jones 

Secretary

Chardaé Jones is the former mayor Braddock, PA and was recently elected as a Braddock Borough council member.

Jaime Glasser

Jamie Glasser is an attorney, advocate for public education, and public servant.

Jack Howell

Mr. Jack A. Howell II is honored to be starting his first year as the new Assistant Principal of Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy, Woodland Hills School District’s middle school.

Traci Jackson

Traci Jackson is a Senior Customer Service Leader with Duquesne Light Company, previously working for Verizon for more than 18 years.

David Landis

David F. Landis became the President of Epic Metals Corporation in 2020 after being a Vice President at Epic Metals for 30 years.

What’s coming up...

SQUONKING IN THE LIBRARY - insta

Squonking in the Library
Thursday, February 6 and February 13 4:30pm-6:30pm | Braddock's Battlefield History Center 609 Sixth St, North Braddock, PA 15104

Pt. 1 - A lively workshop where young minds will learn the joy of musical expression! Through rhythmic games, instrument building and sound connection, you'll experience making music with Squonkers Mia Taylor and T-Funk Tony Thomas. Join us and see, music is everywhere!

Pt. 2 - Unleash Your Creativity with Rube Goldberg Machines and Squonk! Join Squonkers Kadey Donitzen and Mia Taylor for an exciting workshop where science meets art! Dive into the world of Rube Goldberg Machines, learning how to harness the flow of energy, using everyday objects, to create quirky, complex contraptions with chain reactions. Don’t miss out on this chance to build, play, and explore.