At a county work session, board members formally recognized Mike, a longtime leader in Chesterfield County’s library system, and noted a resolution summarizing his contributions. Speaker 5 said Mike will retire Dec. 31 after 23 years of service to the county and citizens and asked the board to join in recognizing his accomplishments.

Speakers cited milestones during Mike’s tenure: nearly doubled library space per capita over time, multiple renovations and new construction, expanded programming including maker spaces and business support suites, growth of professional staff and dozens of professional awards. Board members offered personal testimonials about Mike’s community impact and staff development, including stories of library support for people facing housing or health challenges.

In his remarks, Mike reflected on a lifelong commitment to libraries, told a childhood story about a first beloved book and said he looks forward to spending more time with family after retirement. He confirmed his age and family details in the remarks included in the session transcript and thanked county administration and staff for their support during his 23‑year tenure.