Matthew Bollerman is the director of the Hauppauge Public Library. Bollerman previously was director at the Westhampton and Brookhaven Free Library. At Westhampton he helped construct a new $7.8 million, 14,250 square foot LEED Gold building that was recognized by Library Journal in their New Landmark Libraries issue. Bollerman was recognized by the New York Library Association with its 2014 Outstanding Service to Libraries Award and served as president of the New York Library Association in 2012. He is passionate about the ability of public libraries to help regenerate their communities.