John Helling

A public library administrator with more than ten years of experience, john helling is currently the deputy director of Hamilton East Public Library. He has also served as a Fulbright scholar and author of Public Libraries and Their National Policies: International Case Studies.

After the resignation of IndyPL CEO Jackie Nytes in August 2021, he was appointed interim chief executive officer. Nichelle Hayes was selected to replace him.

Early Life and Education

John Helling was born on March 29, 1926 and grew up on a farm outside of Hanska, Minnesota. He graduated from Hanska High School in 1943 and subsequently served in the Army. He later earned a doctorate in education administration.

He has a diverse background as he has worked in large urban and rural public libraries across the country. In addition, he has spent five months as a Fulbright Scholar in Finland researching the national public library policy of that country.

John Helling is a talented and innovative public library administrator. He recently completed his tenure as Interim CEO of the Indianapolis Public Library after former Chief Executive Officer Jackie Nytes resigned. During his time with the Indianapolis Public Library, he has held four town halls with staff and created a road map to improve morale and communication among employees as the system awaits a permanent leader.

Professional Career

Throughout his career, john helling has been instrumental in the Department of Education. He has worked with many boards and commissions within the department that have helped shape education law in Pennsylvania.

He has also had a significant impact on numerous attorneys’ careers at the department. He has always found time to mentor other attorneys, regardless of their status or area of practice.

He has recently published a book, Public Libraries and Their National Policies: International Case Studies, that looks at the best practices of public libraries in other countries. It is an important resource for librarians and others interested in library management. It is the first of its kind. It examines service models from a dozen countries around the world. It will be of interest to librarians and administrators as well as to academics.

Achievements and Honors

Helling served as the executive director emeritus of Pharmacy Operations & Therapeutics at Kaiser Permanente Colorado from 1992 to 2013. He directed a department that employed over 900 staff and emphasized expanded roles for pharmacists.

He received a number of honors for his work, including the American Pharmacists Association Remington Honor Medal and the inaugural ACCP Paul Parker Medal for Distinguished Service to the Profession of Pharmacy. He has also served on the boards of numerous organizations, including the American College of Clinical Pharmacy and the Colorado Pharmacists Association.

In his role as interim CEO, he has worked hard to improve morale and communication among staff as the library searches for a permanent leader. He stepped down from the position on April 1. Hayes, who had served as a public services director, was appointed in his place.

Personal Life

John Helling lived a rich and rewarding life. He was a successful real estate executive and a proud member of the community in New Richmond, Wisconsin.

During his career, he was a board member of several organizations including the New Richmond Kiwanis, VFW Post #10818, American Legion Post #80 and Northwest Credit Association. He also served on the New Richmond Cemetery Board.

He was fondly known as “Grandpa John” to Jenny (Thomas) Fuller-Helling, Jamie Gervais, Henry John Cohn, Carter Cohn and Kelly DeJardin. He also had six great-grandchildren.

Net Worth

John Helling is a member of the Editorial Department of QCR Holdings Inc (QCRH). His Net Worth is $3.14 Million as of 16 December 2022 and he owns over 1,000 shares of QCRH stock worth $1,172,789 as of that date.

According to his personal financial disclosure form, he earned between $917,290 and $4,523,200 during the reporting period. That range is wide, indicating that he received income from a variety of sources. He also has a note payable by Combat Brands, a boxing equipment company that values its business between $1 million and $5 million. It’s unclear what his total assets are, but his net worth could be in the $21.5 million to $86 million range based on the filing. It is unclear how much of his wealth comes from investments and what percentage is derived from earnings.