Kevin Kelsey
The next general to introduce is my dear friend, Kevin Kelsey. He can be found in Mahomet, IL. Kevin understands the enemy's primary weapon. Capital. He navigates the financial markets for sport. His true passion is in building sustainable, community-focused institutions. As a trusted fiscal officer for the Illinois Heartland Library System, he has mastered the art of stewarding resources with diligence and care. He provides the wisdom and strategic financial oversight essential for building our fortress and funding a war that will be won by superior strategy, not brute force spending.
Kevin is a supporter of the Carle Foundation and has a particular interest in supporting libraries. This is not an abstract commitment but one born from personal experience. In his own words, his motivation is deeply rooted in his childhood. Kevin's allegiance is to a different kind of information architecture: the public library. For him, the library represents a world of open access and empowerment; a direct philosophical counterpoint to Big Tech’s walled gardens and surveillance models. His support is not just philanthropic; it is a strategic alignment with our core mission.
He hopes to inspire a new generation of tech leaders right here in Olathe, Kansas.
He currently sits on the board of the Mahomet Public Library and is working to create a safe, nurturing place for his entire community. He has established himself as a diligent and fiscally-minded leader, trusted by his constituents in Mahomet and by his peers across the broader Illinois Heartland Library System. His work in this arena is characterized by active participation, a focus on strategic and financial details, and a clear commitment to the core mission of public libraries.
He is the exact model of an engaged, servant leader.
The progression from a local trustee to a regional fiscal officer was not accidental. It represents a clear trajectory where demonstrated success and reliability in a local context build the political and social capital necessary for leadership at a higher, more complex level of governance.
His vision and wisdom are necessary to the success of our campaign.