Profiles in Service - Sept. 16, 2019
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Marcia Lamb
NACo Board Member
Auditor/Treasurer
Billings County, N.D.
Number of years involved in NACo: One and a half
Years in public service: 11
Occupation: County auditor/treasurer/HR director
Education: B.S. in Business Management
The hardest thing I’ve ever done is: Presented the American flag to my grandmother during my grandfather’s military burial.
You’d be surprised to learn: I am a U.S. Navy veteran.
The most adventurous thing I’ve ever done is: Join the Navy.
My favorite quote is: “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
My favorite way to relax is to: Do yoga or read a book and enjoy a glass of wine.
I’m most proud of: My daughter, Alexis, who is a senior in high school.
Every morning I read: News from every source I can.
My pet peeve is: People who don’t say please or thank you.
The last book I read was: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
My favorite music: Everything
My county is a NACo member because: Of the access to high-level officials and the communications that have opened up doors for our county to make important differences on the federal and state level.
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