INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Public Library (IndyPL) Board of Trustees passed a resolution during a board meeting Monday to appoint Gregory A. Hill, Sr., MSLS Chief Executive Officer.
With more than a decade of experience in various roles at IndyPL, Hill moves into the CEO position after serving as Acting CEO since December 2022 in addition to his duties as Chief Public Services Officer (CPSO), a position he’s held since August 2021. As CEO, Hill will be responsible for working with the IndyPL Board of Trustees to develop long-term plans and direction for IndyPL, including the implementation of a climate improvement plan; planning and directing the overall operations and management of IndyPL; providing effective team development leadership to the staff; working collaboratively with civic organizations and community agencies; and working effectively with elected officials at the state and county level.
Hill started working at IndyPL in 2011 as a clerk at the Warren Branch. In the years that followed, he served as an adult reference librarian at Central Library, manager of the Decatur Branch, manager of the Lawrence Branch, area resource manager of IndyPL’s east region, chief public services officer and acting CEO. Most notably, in his role as CPSO, Hill developed and implemented IndyPL’s career development and mentor programs along with establishing and measuring system-wide public service diversity, equity and inclusion goals. Prior to starting at IndyPL, Hill served in the United States Navy for over twenty years.
Hill holds a bachelor’s degree in multidisciplinary studies from Liberty University, a master’s degree in library science from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and a second master’s degree in strategic management from Indiana Wesleyan University.
