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“It means a lot when the lightbulb flicks on for someone in a mentoring situation. You can see things begin to click. There’s a ton of value to it, because you know it’s going to carry forward to the future when they’re mentoring someone else. That’s how legacy continues.”
Practice Area: Commercial Risk
Diane might have initially fallen into the insurance industry for a job, but she’s spent four decades making a great career out of it. And, one of the most interesting parts of her journey is the fact that before she came to Durham & Bates, the firm was one of her clients.
“Personally and professionally, I’ve always loved getting things done. Durham & Bates brings this presence, and coming here was a perfect match. People don’t always appreciate how technical our work is, whether it involves policies, contracts, or risk management. To get things done, you have to be able to effectively work with your relationships both inside and outside of the organization.
One of the roles Diane fills is that of a mentor, something that connects to her early studies in education.
Her mentoring and nurturing instincts are strong outside of work as well. For years, Diane has supported causes geared toward kids and young people. And, she also knows how to nurture herself in her personal life, whether it involves skiing, reading, heading to the beach with her husband, or enjoying the abundance the Northwest gives us.
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