The Township Manager is appointed by the Township Board to execute the policies established by the Board and to supervise day-to-day aspects of operations within the Township. The manager exercises fiscal, administrative, and personnel direction over all of the Township’s Departments. The manager also acts as an advisor to the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), Planning Commission, and all other committees established by the Township Board.

Deidre became the Thomas Township Manager in April 2024. Prior to taking over the helm at Thomas Township, she was the Fiscal Services Director for Thomas Township for several years.