Three new commissioners will take the reins of local government this month. Mt. Lebanon Commission is composed of five members, one from each ward. Commissioners serve a four-year term.
Ward 1: Mindy Ranney
Resident: Segar Road
Spouse: Matthew
Children: two sons and one daughter
Education: B.S. in industrial engineering, Purdue University
Professional Experience: Founder and CEO, ConnectSix, San Francisco-based software consulting firm.
Software Engineer, PeopleSoft/Oracle, Pleasanton, California
Engineer, Bosch Brakes, St. Joseph, Missouri
Industrial Engineer, Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida
Volunteer Activities: Girl Scout troop leader, STEAM programming for local schools and scouts, soccer coach, Jefferson Elementary and Jefferson Middle School volunteer, small business mentor
Ward 3: Leeann Foster
Resident: Wainwright Drive
Spouse: Craig
Children: a son and daughter
Education: B.A. in English and classical studies, Coe College, Cedar Rapids Iowa
J.D. Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa
Professional Experience: vice president, United Steelworkers International Union Assistant to the President and Associate General Counsel, United Steelworkers International Union
Volunteer Activities: Pro bono services for low-income women in divorce or domestic violence situations; Numerous women’s leadership development programs and initiatives
Ward 5: Andrew Flynn
Resident: Lindendale Drive
Spouse: Corey
Children: Two daughters and one son
Education: B.A. in international relations and history, Kent State University
Professional Experience: Founder and CEO of a technology company providing public agency fiscal administration, oversight and transparency solutions. Over 15 years professional experience providing strategic advice on capital planning, tax policy and debt issuance to large and small public agencies across the United States.Advocate for smart cities, green building, improved waste management, sustainable development and fiscal prudence
Volunteer Activities: Parking Facilities Advisory Board Member, Assistant Coach, MLSA, Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop 284