San Marcos Library Director Diane Insley is retiring March 7, followed by San Marcos Human Resource Director Linda Spacek, who is retiring March 28—both of whom have served the city for over 30 years in different positions, according to a March 3 news release.
The overview
Insley served as a special services librarian, patron services supervisor, Librarian III, and library division manager, and finally, was named library director in March 2015, exactly 10 years ago. According to the news release, she has served San Marcos for around 37 years.
During her time as library director, she oversaw growth and development, including the $14.75 million bond project that was approved in 2017 that added 28,000 square feet to the library, according to the news release.
“I am proud of the work I’ve done for my community, and I am looking forward to visiting the library in retirement as a patron rather than an employee,” Insley said in the news release. “Retirement will give me time to continue reading and learning, spend time with friends and family, and travel.”
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Spacek served as a risk, benefits and safety manager and assistant director of human resources before she was named the director of human resources in 2012. According to the news release, she has served San Marcos for 34 years.
During her time in her roles for San Marcos, she has helped develop employee compensation and benefits programs, along with serving in multiple leadership roles with the local, state and national organizations. She also serves as civil service director, overseeing civil service and meet-and-confer to the city’s public safety departments, according to the news release.
In 2022, she was recognized by the Texas Municipal Human Resource Association as the Human Resources Management Professional of the Year.
“It has been a privilege to serve the San Marcos community and the organization’s dedicated and talented employees,” Spacek said. "I look forward to spending time with friends and family and new adventures.”
What to expect
San Marcos staff are launching a nationwide search for their successors, with both positions expected to be filled within the coming months, according to the news release.
