A Legacy of Service – Two Longtime Board Members Retiring

From Left: Diana Rosenthal, Interim Board President; Richard Bishop; Diane DeBerry; Barbara Mitchell, Executive Director

Two members of Interim’s Board of Directors will be retiring at the end of December.

Richard Bishop joined the Board in 2011. He is retired from the Monterey County Public Administrator, Guardian, Conservator Office where he was sometimes appointed to clients who accessed Interim’s services. Rich has shared his expertise with Interim much like he did in his profession, he has helped many clients go on to live satisfying and independent lives. Rich noted, “Some of my best memories have been working alongside of Interim throughout my career, and then onto serving with the Board and staff.”

Diane DeBerry first joined the Board of Interim in 2007 and was reappointed in 2016. She has been active in several other local non-profit organizations and is always stepping in and lending a hand whenever asked. Diane was formerly a foreign language teacher. She is currently part owner of a local plumbing supply company. Her unique set of design skills have been invaluable to Interim’s building projects. She has also excelled at persuading others to become involved with Interim.