WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. (March 21, 2025) – Margaret Moraskie was elected Chair of the West Palm Beach Library Foundation’s (WPBLF) Board of Directors at their Annual Meeting, held March 20, 2025, at the Mandel Public Library. Margaret is the Chief Executive Officer of Levenger, the iconic retailer for luxury pens, stationery and fine products for home and office. She has had an impressive career in specialty retail and has been recognized by her peers for her digital and e-commerce expertise, as well as her thoughtful marketing acumen.
Margaret Moraskie succeeds Steven Mayans, who served as Board Chair from March 2023 to March 2025. Margaret stated “I am honored to be stepping into the role of Chair of the West Palm Beach Library Foundation, which plays a vital role in supporting the Mandel Public Library—an extraordinary resource for our community. The library is more than a place for books; it is a hub for learning, creativity, and connection that enriches lives every day. I look forward to working with our dedicated board and supporters to ensure this invaluable institution continues to thrive and serve all who walk through its doors.”
“Margaret Moraskie brings tremendous leadership skills, passion for literacy, and great enthusiasm for all the life-changing programs offered at the Mandel Public Library that our Foundation supports. Her focus and commitment is that our Library Foundation continues on the growth path we have experienced over the last five years”, stated Dean Dimke, Chief Executive Officer.
James Capp, Ph.D., Associate Vice President for Strategic Planning and Student Success at Florida Atlantic University, was elected Vice Chair and will serve a second year as Treasurer. Other officers elected at the Annual Meeting include Dr. Mary Ann DuPont, who will serve a second year as Secretary, and Steven Mayans who will begin his two-year term as Immediate Past Chair.
Four past Board Members were also elected to two-year terms in the first class of the newly created WPBLF Legacy Board at the Annual Meeting: Josephine Bayard; Gary Lesser, Robert Sanders, and Pam Slotkin.