DIANE L. BATTIATO

Diane is the first woman in Douglas County, Nebraska, history to serve as Register of Deeds.  She was elected in November 2004 and sworn into office in January 2005.  Diane has nearly a decade's experience in the Register of Deeds office. 

As an employee, Diane worked closely with the Register of Deeds, preparing yearly budgets, ensuring sound fiscal management, and maintaining an efficient system of document recording.  Since Diane assumed office, the Register of Deeds has become known for its outstanding operations efficiency and customer service.  The office is responsible for more than 15,000,000 stored documents, dating back to 1854, that cover nearly 250,000 parcels of property. 

Diane also is a real estate broker with more than 20 years experience.  She is the broker/owner of Battiato Real Estate. 

Diane's community and professional associations include:  former Papillion, Nebraska, City Council president, South Omaha Merchants Association, League of Women Voters, NAACP, Conference for Inclusive Communities, the National and Nebraska Associations of County Officials, National and Nebraska Associations of County Recorders and Clerks--SE District Vice President, Property Records Industry Association--Land Fraud Work Group, Women's Council of Realtors--Omaha Chapter president, and National and Nebraska Associations of Realtors.