Diana Jean Kolakowski

Background

Kolakowski, Diana Jean was born on August 28, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Leo and Genevieve (Bosh) Zyskowski.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Detroit, 1965.

Career

Laboratory assistant chemistry Department, University Detroit, 1961-1965; research chemist Detroit Institute Cancer Research,, Michigan Cancer Foundation, 1965-1970; substitute teacher, Warren (Michigan) Consolidated Schools, 1979-1981; member, Macomb County Board Commissioners, Mount Clemens, Michigan, since 1983; vice chairman, Macomb County Board Commissioners, Mount Clemens, 1993-1995; chairman, Macomb County Board Commissioners, Mount Clemens, 1995-1997. Director S.E. Michigan Transportation Authority, Detroit, 1983-1985. Trustee Macomb County Retired System, Mount Clemens, 1988-1991, 92-95.

Chairman Macomb County Planning Commission, 1991-1996. Delegate S.E. Michigan Council Govts., Detroit, since 1987, vice chairman, 1995-1999, chairman 1999-2000. Chairman Regional Transit Coord.Coun., 1995-1997.

Board directors Creating a Healthier Macomb, since 1996, MacombBar Foundation, since 1996.

Achievements

• Diana Jean Kolakowski has been listed as a noteworthy County commissioner by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Myasthenia Gravis Foundation, Southfield, Michigan, 1964-1971. Director Otsikita county Girl Scouts American, 1995-1996. Member, secretary Sterling Heights (Michigan) Board Zoning Appeals, 1978-1983.

Member Macomb County Democratic Executive Committee, Mount Clemens, since 1982, 10th and 12th Democratic Congressional District Executive Committee, Warren, since 1982, delegate 1996 Democratic National Convention. Member behavioral medicine advisory county St. Joseph Hospital. Member National Association Counties, Michigan Association Counties, Michigan Association Planning Officials, American Polish Cultural Center, Polish American Congress, Alpha Sigma Nu.

Interests

• Avocations: singing, piano, crossword and jigsaw puzzles.

Connections

Married William Francis Kolakowski, Junior, October 22, 1966. Children: Wiliam Francis III, John.

Father:

Leo Zyskowski

Mother:

Genevieve (Bosh) Zyskowski

Spouse:

William Francis Kolakowski

child:

John Kolakowski

child:

Wiliam Francis III Kolakowski