Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees
The mission of the Salem-South Lyon District Library Board of Trustees is to uphold the trust, granted to us by our fellow citizens, as we provide financial direction, long-term strategic planning, advocacy, and policies for the library while continuing our professional development.
Meet the Trustees
Denise Stacer President (2028)
Denise graduated from Michigan State University with a Computer Science Engineering degree. She recently moved to Salem Township with her husband David. They have three children (a doctor, a stage manager, and an engineer), all of whom grew up with the library as an essential part of their routines. Denise still volunteers at her former library as vice president of their Friends group and local scholarship chair. She has been an avid reader her whole life and is looking forward to this new library adventure.
Contact: dstacer@ssldl.info
Linda Hamilton Vice-President (2026)
Linda Hamilton has lived in Salem Township for many years. She and her husband are involved in the family dairy farm, which has been operated since the 1820s. All three of her children—regular library users—were raised in Salem, and her daughter worked at the library while attending college. Linda served on the very first SSLDL Board of Trustees as its president and oversaw the building of the original district library building. She believes a quality library is integral to any community.
Contact: lhamilton@ssldl.info
Dan Siivola Treasurer (2028)
Daniel was born and raised in Michigan with five brothers. During grade school, he frequently walked to the local library to read books on woodworking and more. After high school, he joined the military, served in Berlin, and was honorably discharged. He then earned a B.S. with honors from Northern Michigan University. While working for the State of Michigan, he also volunteered as a firefighter, rescue tech, and EMT in Marquette County. Later, Dan took a federal law enforcement role in metro Detroit, serving for 26 years. He now lives in a multi-generational home with five rescued cats and is proud to continue serving the public through SSLDL.
Contact: dsiivola@ssldl.info
Hattie Maguire Secretary (2026)
Hattie Maguire has lived in Salem Township since 2004. She earned a BA in English and MA in Curriculum and Instruction from Michigan State University and is certified in English, History, and Spanish. With over 20 years of teaching experience, she believes strongly in the role of libraries in building thriving communities. She and her husband Patrick have two children, Charlie and Molly, and love spending time outdoors and camping.
Contact: hmaguire@ssldl.info
Pat Peruski Trustee (2028)
Pat is a retired early elementary teacher whose love of reading started with childhood trips to the Dunning-Hough library in Plymouth. She shared that passion with students through her classroom library and storytimes. A Salem resident for over 40 years, she maintains a large vegetable garden and is active in sewing and quilting groups. She also serves on the Active Faith board, volunteers with her church, and cherishes babysitting her grandson—already a budding book lover.
Contact: pperuski@ssldl.info
Russell Sims Trustee (2026)
Russell moved to Salem in 2014 after marrying his wife Janet, a lifelong Salem resident. Raised in Irving, Texas, he served in the U.S. Air Force and later earned degrees in Computer Aided Design & Drafting and Engineering. His diverse career includes work with General Electric, FedEx Freight, and Home Depot. An amateur photographer and certified scuba diver, Russ enjoys riding motorcycles and giving back to his community.
Contact: rsims@ssldl.info
Erin Petricca Trustee (2026)
Erin has lived in South Lyon since 2006. She holds a B.S. in Teaching from Central Michigan University and a Master’s in Curriculum from Eastern Michigan University. A science teacher with more than 20 years of experience, she values the role of libraries and is excited to serve her community as a Trustee. Erin and her husband Andy have two daughters, Nola and Cora, and enjoy sharing the library with their family.
Contact: epetricca@ssldl.info
Board Resources
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Library Board Information
View meeting minutes and schedules for the Library Board.
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Memo of Agreement
Download the formal agreement outlining library governance.
