Staff Changes at Nicholson House
The year Diane Blank began her tenure as the Diocese of Milwaukee's finance officer, the United States and Russia pronounced the "Cold War" officially ended and Bill Clinton was elected President of the United States. It was late fall of 1992 . . . the internet had just been launched, laptop computers and color monitors were still novelties, and cell phones were phones -- period; it would be the new millennium before they got 'smart'. If all that seems like a long time ago . . . it was!
In her two decades in the diocesan finance office, Diane oversaw the installation of a computerized accounting system and also helped many parishes make the switch to electronic accounting and bookkeeping. In addition to her financial duties, Diane was always ready to help with diocesan convention and other major undertakings, where her organizational skills were appreciated by all.
Over those 20 years, Diane's children, Megan and Christopher went from elementary school to middle school and on to high school and college. Both are now young professionals pursuing their own careers (journalism for Christopher and Recreational Therapy for Megan). Diane and her husband, Brian, had long looked forward to moving to northern Wisconsin when they reached the "empty nest" phase . . . perhaps not fully or permanently retiring, but "relocating" as they begin this new chapter in their lives. Now they have taken that step and we wish them every joy and blessing in their adventure 'up north'!
Diane will be missed by many in the diocese and we know they join those of us at Nicholson House in thanksgiving for Diane's many years of outstanding service in our midst, as well as wishing her every happiness in the years to come. Thank you, Diane . . . we will miss you!
Please welcome the diocese's new finance officer, Tyrone Diggs, who joined the staff last week. He is enthused about continuing the high level of service the finance office was known for during his predecessor's long tenure, and looks forward to becoming acquainted with many in the diocese in the coming weeks and months. He will be profiled in an upcoming issue of E-NEWS.