Michele Diebold

Michele Diebold, human resources director for the city of Gatlinburg, was awarded the Tennessee Public Risk Management Association (TN PRIMA) President’s Award at the organization’s annual conference. The award was presented for her commitment and dedication to the organization, as well as her exceptional contributions to the profession and the TN PRIMA organization. Diebold serves as the vice president of East Tennessee PRIMA. Diebold has been with the city of Gatlinburg since 2014, first serving as a human resources manager and then as human resources director four years later. In her role, she is also responsible for the safety and risk management of Gatlinburg’s 359 full-time employees.