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For Immediate Release

Director, Communications and Strategic Partnerships

Betsy McCullar

912.652.3665

mccullare@liveoakpl.org


Communications Manager

Carey Schwartzburt

912.652.3664

schwartzburtc@liveoakpl.org

LOPL Names New Director of Human Resources

Continuing to Build the LOPL Leadership Team

SAVANNAH, GA, December 13, 2024 - Live Oak Public Libraries is delighted to announce that Shelia Fears has joined its regional leadership team as Director of Human Resources, with immediate effect.


Shelia brings to LOPL more than two decades of human resources experience, working in retail, the federal government, facility services, contracting, logistics and hospitality, in Georgia and across the country.


As a Regional Human Resources Manager at Americold Logistics, LLC, based in Savannah, she provided support and guidance to more than 2,000 employees in multiple states. She is a SHRM Certified Professional.


"We are so excited Shelia has joined LOPL to help us continue to build a workplace culture where staff thrives and are encouraged to be lifelong learners," said Lola DeWitt, Executive Director.


Ms. Fears is based in the Bull Street Library administrative offices.


About Live Oak Public Libraries: LOPL is a system of 16 libraries providing materials, programs and services in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty Counties. It is one of Georgia's largest public library systems, with a service area of more than a million people. Our mission is to inspire the community to Grow, Create, Discover and Explore.

Photo: Shelia Fears, courtesy of Live Oak Public Libraries