Profiles in Service - July 22, 2019
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Mary Ann Borgeson NACo PresidentBoard of Commissioners, Douglas County, Neb.
Number of years involved in NACo: 10
Years in public service: 29
Occupation: Douglas County commissioner
Education: Bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha
The hardest thing I’ve ever done is: Watch my husband go through bilateral lung cancer.
Three people (living or dead) I’d invite to dinner: Princess Di, Mother Teresa and Sean Connery
A dream I have is to: Own my own business.
The most adventurous thing I’ve ever done is: Deep-sea fishing
My favorite way to relax is to: Get a massage
I’m most proud: My family
You’d be surprised to learn: I danced in “Dancing with the Stars Omaha”
Every morning I read: Online newspapers, Facebook and Twitter
My favorite meal is: Chinese or Mexican
My pet peeve is: Kids wearing their pants down at their knees
My motto is: “A sign of a good leader is not how many followers you have, but how many leaders you create.” — Mahatma Gandhi
The last book I read was: Living Lies by Natalie Walters
My favorite movie is: Lovely, Still
My favorite music is: Country
My favorite U.S. president: Teddy Roosevelt
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