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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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