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Park County appoints two new library board members after interviews

Park County Board of Commissioners · June 16, 2026
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Summary

Robert Mason and Dave Shepard were appointed to the Park County Library Board following brief interviews highlighting volunteer experience and interest in library services.

Park County Commissioners appointed Robert Mason and Dave Shepard to the Park County Library Board after interviewing both candidates during the meeting.

Robert Mason described his background as director of the Thomas Apostle Retreat Center, his experience cataloging a 3,000-volume collection and operating free little libraries on the property, and his role on the Wyoming Humanities Council. Commissioner comments noted Mason's parental interest in library programming and his board experience.

Dave Shepard, who recently moved to Cody after decades in Bozeman, described his board experience with symphony and veterans' organizations, his work history in financial services and photography, and volunteer work supporting library fundraising in Bozeman. Commissioners said they were pleased to have two candidates who together represent broad community perspectives.

The board voted to reappoint Karen Horner to the Park County Museum Board and to appoint Mason and Shepard to the library board seats. The county thanked candidates for applying and said staff would follow up with next steps.