ABOUT DIANNE

 

Professional Background

  • Civil Engineer, Business Owner, Working Bugs LLC, a biotechnology company, 2007 to present

  • Civil/Environmental Engineer, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, 1993 to 2007

  • Ingham County Commissioner, 2003 to present

  • Research Analyst, Legislative Service Bureau, 3 years

  • High School Teacher, 6 years

 

Education and Background

  • Michigan State University: B.S., Civil Engineering; M.A., French

  • Western Michigan University: B.A., Geography, French, Art

  • Married: husband, Kris, professor and entrepreneur; two young adult children, Erik and Lisa

  • 25-year resident of District 11; 27 yrs-Meridian Township, 29 yrs-Ingham County

 

A Record of Community Involvement
  • Ingham County Commissioner,  Democrat, January 2003 to present
  • Ingham County Park Board member, 10 years
  • Haslett Beautification Association volunteer, 2006 to present
  • Friends of Okemos Library volunteer
  • Meridian Township Park Commissioner, elected three times, 1990, 1992, 2000
  • The Recyclers of Ingham, Eaton and Clinton Counties, volunteer, 1987 to 1991
  • Playground at the Beach, volunteer, supporter, 1997
  • Meridian Township Open Space Committee, 1994 to 1996
  • Meridian Township Recreation Task Force, 1992 to 1996
  • Harris Nature Center, volunteer, 1996 to present
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  • Supporter of Lake Lansing North park land acquisition project, 2008