Director of IT

LeAnn Ely

LeAnn Ely began her career in Association Management with Smith, Bucklin & Associates in Chicago, where she worked in the Convention & Trade Show Division. In 2001, LeAnn joined Diversified Management Services, serving as meeting planner, on administrative teams, and as account executive. She has served as IT Director since 2009. LeAnn received a BA degree from Knox College and is a Graduate of the ISAE Leadership Program.

LeAnn has lived in several cities in the US and in England. After spending some time in suburban Des Moines, and on a small farm in rural Iowa, she and her husband are now city dwellers. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, learning to play guitar, entertaining friends, and trying new restaurants with her grown children and husband. LeAnn holds Joomla! and several Apple certifications.

Favorite Local Restaurant

RōCA - Des Moines

Favorite Vacation Destination

Paris - I leave a piece of my heart there every time I visit! I love the language and the buildings and architecture with so much history. And how can you go wrong with all of that amazing French food and wine?

What I Enjoy About My Job

As IT Director, I often get to be a hero and resource for my co-workers! I enjoy the constant learning of new things in my field, as well as the diversity that comes with my specific job. DMS is a small, dynamic company, and I really enjoy working on a small team of fun, dedicated experts!