Written by Melissa Stan
We’re excited to welcome Peter Zobel to the Johnson County Library Foundation Board. Peter and his family have called Overland Park home for the past four years, and his desire to become more involved in the community led him to the Foundation. “Our daughter is almost two years old and has enjoyed visiting the library for the past year, and my wife and I love all of the resources and services available,” he says.
Peter’s professional background makes him a natural fit for the Foundation. He works as an Institutional Advisor at Creative Planning, managing assets for nonprofit organizations and private foundations. “Given my work experience with nonprofit organizations, it felt like a great fit to share my experience,” he explains. He brings expertise in areas like fiduciary training, endowment best practices, and developing investment and spending policies. He also serves on the Foundation’s Finance Committee, bringing a deep understanding of financial stewardship to his board service.
Beyond his professional experience, Peter’s love for libraries is personal. “Our family loves to read, and we love the ways that a library can feel like a central hub for a community,” he says.
One of his favorite recent Library moments? “Most recently, listening to our daughter giggle by putting on a puppet show for her at Central Resource Library.” As he starts his board service, he adds, “More than anything, I’m excited to learn more about how the library system works and do whatever I can to contribute to its ongoing success, given the integral role it plays in the community.”
Outside of work and volunteer service, Peter enjoys cooking, reading, traveling with his family, going to concerts, cheering on Chicago sports teams, and playing with his dog. He also stays curious with books like Africa Is Not a Country by Dipo Faloyin and podcasts such as The Last Invention.
With his mix of professional expertise, personal passion, and community spirit, Peter is a wonderful addition to the Foundation Board. We can’t wait to see the energy, insight, and dedication he will bring to supporting Johnson County Library and the people it serves.
