Dianna Guzman is a 4th generation Arizonan. She was born in Buckeye, Arizona and grew up in the west valley, in Maryvale. Dianna has lived in Glendale in the Yucca District for over 27 years. She graduated from Trevor G. Browne High School in the class of ’81, and has been married to her high school sweetheart, Ernie Guzman, for 42 years. She and her husband have three adult children, two beautiful daughters-in-law, and two precious grandchildren. Dianna is a Christian and involved in the hospitality and women’s ministry at her church.
Dianna has an extensive career in law enforcement and judicial administration. Serving as Traffic Court Clerk and Bailiff in the Maricopa County Juvenile Court; a Trial Secretary in the City of Phoenix Prosecutors Office; and was the Secretary for an Assistant Police Chief with the City of Phoenix Police Department. After a long career in law enforcement and judicial administration, she left to join her husband in starting their business. Now, Dianna serves as the co-owner/Vice President of their very successful small business, Big E’s Tire Inc. for the last 35 years.
Dianna has been a fierce advocate for Glendale, advocating alongside former Councilmember Joyce Clark for the creation and completion of Glendale Regional Heroes Park. She served as the Chairman of Legislative District 24 for two years, and served as Treasurer for one year. She has served as a Commissioner on the Glendale Parks and Recreation Advisory Board representing the Yucca District. Dianna is a two-time graduate of the Glendale University and graduated from the Glendale Citizens Police Academy.
Dianna has been involved in the Glendale Mayor’s Toy Drive, the Mayor’s Community Easter Egg Hunt, and has also worked with numerous non-profit organizations to feed the homeless in the valley. Additionally, she has led voter registration drives in her Legislative District, and “Get Out The Vote Efforts” to get community residents involved in their local government.
In her spare time, Dianna enjoys spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren.