Co-Founder & Executive Director
Judy Payne
jpayne@kidsbookbank.org
216.417.1803
Judy’s love for the kids we serve and passion about making sure every child has books is evident to anyone who has met her – even for just a few minutes. She is a firecracker of energy and ideas and works tirelessly every day to ensure that we are doing everything we can to get books to disadvantaged kids in Greater Cleveland.
Judy’s favorite children’s book is Love You Forever by Robert Munsch.
Communications Manager
Leslie FitzSimmons
leslief@kidsbookbank.org
216.417.1803
Leslie is passionate about sharing our story and impact with the world. If you’ve been to our warehouse, she probably tried to take your picture for social media. Leslie’s history with the Kids’ Book Bank goes back to the month after we opened when she came to volunteer to sort books—the rest is history!
Leslie’s favorite children’s book is Muldoon by Pamela Duncan Edwards & Henry Cole.
Volunteer Coordinator
Colleen Watt
colleen@kidsbookbank.org
216.417.1803
Colleen is the smiling face that greets you when you come through our door, ensuring our volunteers have the best experience possible. Colleen loves people, she loves books, and she’d love to have you come volunteer with us!
Colleen’s favorite children’s book is The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch.
Warehouse / Inventory Coordinator
Steve Maistros
steve@kidsbookbank.org
216.417.1803
Steve is the Kids’ Book Bank jack-of-all-trades, assisting people picking up and dropping off books, keeping track of our inventory, and making sure our warehouse keeps humming along. Don’t let Steve’s quiet demeanor fool you; he’s got a great wry sense of humor!
Steve’s favorite children’s book is Switch On The Night by Ray Bradbury.
Administrator
Margie Ordog
margie@kidsbookbank.org
216.417.1803
Margie keeps our staff on the same page, preparing books for pick up, recruiting new distribution partners, and keeping behind-the-scenes accounting and administrative systems running smoothly. Margie loves being outdoors, hiking in the MetroParks and sailing on Lake Erie.
Margie’s favorite children’s book is The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper.
Board of Directors
Judi Kovach
Chair – Co-Founder
Retired Product Manager, Progressive Insurance
Amanda Schaub
Treasurer
Senior Manager, Ernst & Young LLP
Alexis Beachdell
Secretary
Partner, BakerHostetler
Jeff Ryder
Young Professionals Board Chair
Foundation and Major Gifts Officer, Cleveland Play House
Kristen Saada
Fundraising Committee Co-Chair
Community Volunteer
Deena Epstein
Retired Senior Program Officer, The George Gund Foundation
Ed George
Field Technology Specialist for a major transportation and business services corporation
Ellen Mattingly
Retired HR Director, North America, RAND Corporation
John Reynolds
Retired Actuary, Willis Towers Watson
Ron Soeder
President, Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland
Judy Williams
Principal, Williams and Associates
Judy Payne
Co-Founder & Executive Director, Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank
Margaret Bernstein
Honorary Board Member
Director of Advocacy and Community Initiatives, WKYC