Schaumburg Library Presents From Battlefield to Boardroom with the Colonel

Retired Army Colonel Jill Morgenthaler will share her experiences and offer powerful leadership lessons from her new book during her presentation, "From Battlefield to Boardroom with the Colonel" from 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19 in the Rasmussen South Room of the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Rd. A recipient of two Humanitarian Service Medals, the Bronze Star and the Legion of Merit, she will tell inspiring true stories and sign purchased copies of The Courage to Take Command, Leadership Lessons from a Military Trailblazer.

Morgenthaler arrived at boot camp in 1975 as part of the inaugural class of Army women and was one of 83 female cadets on a base of 50,000 men. She went on to become the Army's first female military intelligence commander in the demilitarized zone in South Korea and Germany (West Berlin), the first female battalion commander of the 88th Division, and the first female brigade commander in the 84th Division. After five years of active duty, she served for 25 years in the Army Reserves, in combat zones that included Bosnia and Iraq, conducting military intelligence operations, physiological operations, humanitarian operations, and civil affairs.

Registration is required for this free program. To register, call (847) 923-3347 or visit the library's Information Desk on the second floor.