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Edward Walton

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Executive Director at Springfield-Greene County Library District
📍 Fair Grove, Missouri, United States

Edward Walton is a seasoned library executive with four decades of experience spanning corporate, public, and academic institutions. Holding a doctorate in education, he currently leads the Springfield-Greene County Library District, focusing on community service and strategic growth. Colleagues describe him as a "natural consensus-builder" with a passion for helping others succeed.

He has deep roots in Missouri and Texas, having worked for twenty years as a dean at Southwest Baptist University and holding degrees from the University of North Texas and Dallas Baptist University. His career reflects a strong commitment to public service and leveraging libraries to support lifelong learning within local communities.

In June 2025, he was appointed Mid-America Director for the American Association of Special Districts, where he advocates for inter-district collaboration.

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Current Role
Executive Director
Location
Fair Grove, Missouri, United States
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Library Leadership
Brings over 30 years of leadership experience, serving as a director and dean at multiple universities and public library systems.
Community Advocacy
Emphasizes the importance of community support for libraries and seeks to provide exemplary service to local citizens in his current role.
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Career

Work history

7-2024
Executive Director
Springfield-Greene County Library District
1-2022 - 6-2024
Director of Library Services and Operations
Northwest Missouri State University
1-2002 - 1-2022
Dean, University Libraries, Professor of Library Services
Southwest Baptist University
6-1999 - 8-2001
Manager, Information Services
Gaffney, Cline & Associates
1-1994 - 6-1999
Information Specialist
Caltex
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Education
2009 - 2012
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
Union University
1991 - 1993
MLS
University of North Texas
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