Board Members

2023 - 2024 Officers

Cindy Ruddy

President

Cindy Ruddy

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.

Vice President

Arnie Rubin

Biography coming soon.

Secretary

Janell Lopus

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 Becker | Friends of the Library of Collier County Treasurer 2020 - 2021

Treasurer

Howard Becker

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.

Immediate Past President

Ken Assal
Ken Assal | Friends of the Library of Collier County Vice President 2020 - 2021

Board Members

Kenneth Assal
Howard Becker
Trish Benisch
Saul Curtis
Connie Kindsvater
Nick Linn
Janell Lopus
Beth O’Brien
Lew Paper
Patty Reed
Arnie Rubin
Cynthia Ruddy

Friends Advisor

Patti DeGroot

FOL Staff

Marlene Haywood, Operations and Events Manager
Cynde Decker, Finance Manager
Janet Del Prete, Office Assistant