Anthony Bush
Tony is a longtime resident of Lower Makefield Township and the son of a former elementary school librarian. He is a partner in a national law firm and has substantial commercial litigation and regulatory experience with an emphasis on issues affecting the automotive industry.
Tony serves on the Lower Makefield Township Planning Commission (2006-2014 and 2019-present), serves on an executive board of a motor vehicle dealer association, and previously served on an executive board of a religious institution.
He is passionate about ensuring that the Bucks County Free Library system thrives and that its branches continue to evolve from information centers to also include and serve as community and cultural centers.
He recommends anything written by John Grisham.
Rick Rogers
Rick Rogers is treasurer of the Bucks County Free Library’s board and has served on the board since 2010. As treasurer, he is proud of the prudent financial management that has allowed Bucks County Free Library to successfully evolve from a primary focus on materials to serving as an anchor for formal and informal learning, technology access, workforce development, and community engagement.
Rick grew up in Hazleton and now lives in Newtown. As a senior vice president of wealth management at UBS Financial Services, Rick has provided financial planning and investment advisory service for high net worth and institutional clients for 30 years, both for UBS and its predecessor, PaineWebber.
Beyond his service on Bucks County Free Library’s board, Rick is also president of the Newtown Community Foundation, past president and current board member of the Newtown Rotary Club, a member of the finance committee of St. Andrew Parish in Newtown, and a member of the investment committee of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Rick earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Bloomsburg University and an MBA from Philadelphia University. He also completed the Certified Investment Management Analyst certification at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.
Amy Masgay
Amy Masgay joined the board of the Bucks County Free Library in 2021 because she believes wholeheartedly in the mission of expanding minds with opportunities for learning and discovery in welcoming spaces.
Amy grew up and continues to live in Bucks County. Her love of reading was nurtured from a young age and soon turned into a love for writing, which became her career. She graduated from Susquehanna University with a bachelor’s degree in creative writing and a double minor in Editing and Publishing and Theatre.
A writer and editor, Amy launched Noteworthy Communications, LLC in February 2021 after watching so many local businesses, nonprofits, and community outlets struggle to keep up with their customer communication during the pandemic. Through Noteworthy, Amy provides social media management, blogging, email marketing, and editorial services for businesses across the country, as well as grant research and writing for nonprofit organizations.
Amy’s favorite novel is Pride and Prejudice, but lately she’s been recommending The Midnight Library to practically everyone she meets.
Brian Reimers
Brian Reimers joined the board of Bucks County Free Library in 2022 to share his love of reading and books with the people of Bucks County. He believes in the library’s mission of providing access to a wide range of materials, allowing individuals to make personal choices about their reading.
Brian returned to the classroom to teach middle school technology education after working as a learning specialist, helping people become successful learners.
In addition to serving on the Bucks County Free Library’s board, he is a school director in the Quakertown School District and actively participates in local historical societies, community sports, and local activities.
Brian grew up the youngest of three brothers in Lansdale and graduated from North Penn High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in history and political science and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Frostburg State University in Maryland.
Brian most often recommends To Kill a Mockingbird or Frankenstein to other readers.
Linda Goodwin
Linda Goodwin joined the board of the Bucks County Free Library in 2024 and brings a wealth of non-profit experience to the organization. She recently retired from her position as Executive Director of the Bucks County Foundation after 18 years of service. This charitable foundation grants scholarships to more than 250 students, in addition to distributing grants to 35 local non-profit organizations each year.
Linda is currently serving her second term with the Chalfont Borough Planning Commission. She previously served for 10 years on the Bucks County Tourist Commission, the predecessor of the Bucks County Conference and Visitors Bureau, Inc., which is now referred to as Visit Bucks County, the official tourism promotion agency for the County. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Pre-Law from Louisiana State University and has worked in the non-profit field for her entire career, including working for the American Cancer Society, LifePath, and Planned Parenthood, as well as serving on several other non-profit boards.
A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, Linda has been a Chalfont resident for 30 years. She and her husband have two married children, both of whom came through the Central Bucks School District and were frequent visitors to the library. In her free time she enjoys walking her golden retriever, playing bridge, and tackling all manner of word games from Scrabble to crossword puzzles.
Linda is an avid reader of mysteries, particularly cozy mysteries, and often jokes to have read all of them in the library. As a Bucks County Free Library board member, she hopes to help spread a love of reading, particularly to children.
Mary Cwiklinski
Mary Cwiklinski is the newest member of the Bucks County Free Library Board of Trustees, joining in July of 2024. Mary is currently a fourth-grade teacher of 34 years with the Neshaminy School District. Her long tenure in the district reflects her commitment to fostering a positive and engaging learning environment for students.
Outside of the school day, Mary is actively involved in several district committees from strategic planning to elementary advocacy. She is one of the teacher advisors at Ferderbar Elementary for the EarlyAct™ Club – a community service organization which is supported by the Feasterville Rotary. Mary also serves on the executive board of the Neshaminy Federation of Teachers and she is a member of the Lower Bucks County Labor Council.
Mary is a lifelong resident of Lower Bucks County. She attended Bucks County Community College and Temple University. Growing up in Langhorne, she fondly remembers visiting the Langhorne Library on Maple Avenue; spending time in the children’s section; doing homework on the second floor; and even meeting Santa at Christmas time.
Mary believes today’s library still provides many opportunities for visitors to access resources and serves as a place where the community can interact with books and so much more.
