Admin & Funding

Executive Director Search

We are recruiting candidates for the role of Executive Director. As a trusted public institution, we are taking great care to find candidates who will lead CADL into the future. We are working with our internally appointed search committee to make sure we find the best possible fit for the role.

Read the CADL Board of Trustees letter to the community regarding the Executive Director search below. Return to this webpage for the most current information and updates related to the search.

Dear CADL Community,

We have announced CADL’s Executive Director, Scott Duimstra, will be leaving October 6 to lead the Hennepin County Libraries system in Minnesota. As Executive Director, Scott has played a pivotal role at CADL for the past six years. We extend our gratitude to Scott for his unwavering dedication and leadership that has propelled CADL to remarkable heights. Scott's 18-year commitment and legacy will always be a part of CADL, and we wish him success in his future endeavors.

As we bid farewell to Scott, we also embrace a new chapter in our journey. To that end, the CADL Board of Trustees has appointed Jolee Hamlin, our current Assistant Director, as the Interim Executive Director until a new Executive Director is hired. Jolee's experience, 18-year tenure with CADL and commitment to our mission make her an ideal choice to lead us during this transitional period.

Furthermore, we are excited to announce we will soon begin the search process for a new executive director. In line with our board policy, a dedicated search committee will guide us forward in this endeavor. We have the utmost confidence in finding a leader who will continue to drive CADL's success and innovation.

We invite our members, partners, and the entire community to join us in this exciting journey of growth and innovation and to stay updated on the progress of CADL's search for a new Executive Director here on our website.

We are confident that CADL is poised for even greater success in the future and look forward to sharing more updates with you soon.

Warm regards,

DeYeya Jones, Chair, CADL Board of Trustees