Calvin Otto

Calvin Otto moved to Colorado Springs from Virginia, where he was president of the Friends of the Library (Charlottesville), president of the Associates of the University of Virginia Libraries, a director of the Charlottesville-Albemarle Library Foundation, and a director of the Friends of Virginia Libraries. He was also a director of the Virginia Foundation of the Humanities and founded its Virginia Festival of the Book in 1994, where he served as chair until 2002. He is the current Secretary/Treasurer of the Board.

Mr. Otto became involved with the Pikes Peak Library District shortly after arriving in town. He became the community chairperson for All Pikes Peak Reads in 2002 and continues in that position today.

Cal’s professional background includes extensive experience in book publishing with Prentice Hall, Hampton Roads Publishing Co., and Vermont Heritage Press, and as an editorial consultant for Acropolis Books and Howell Press.

Originally Appointed:  3/7/03

2^nd Term Expires: 12/31/12