Meet the Team: Deidre Lightening-Whitted

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Meet the Team: Deidre Lightening-Whitted

Deidre Lightning-Whitted
Senior Demolition Inspector

Date of Hire
June 2014

Education
Certified Paralegal

Describe yourself in three words
Dedicated, professional, team-player

What motivates you in your work?
Being in the field and making sure we get what we pay for!

What is the best advice you ever received?
There is only so much you can do in one day.

What is one thing that people would be surprised to know about you?
I’m a basketball coach for fifth-grade girls.

What’s playing in your car right now?  What show is #1 on your DVR?
Jazz in the car; “This is Us” on my DVR.

What do you do for fun/hobbies?
Basketball

What drew you to work at the Cuyahoga Land Bank?
I was a private contractor just trying to make some extra dollars.  When a full-time position became available, I was ready for it!