Diane Hayes

Diane Hayes, JD, SPHR, serves as the Human Resources Director for Garfield County Government, CO, since September 2014, where responsibilities include developing human resources systems and services aligned with the board of county commissioners' policy priorities. Prior experience includes directing human resources at Vermont Law School, managing HR functions at Grand Circle Travel, and serving as a Senior HR Business Partner at Timberland. Diane began a legal career as an Associate Attorney at Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green PA, with previous HR management roles at Saucony. Academic credentials include a JD in Employment Law from Suffolk University Law School, an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University, and a BA from the University of New Hampshire.