Education Background
Ohio University- Belmont
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in the State of Ohio for over 25 years.

Career
Licensed funeral director, embalmer, and certified creamtory operator
Co-Owner of the Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home, Crematory and Monuments, Zanesville

Family
Married to Erin Feerick Dierkes, a teacher in the West Muskingum School District.
Four children:  Jesse, Cody, Natasha, Joe Dierkes, and granddaughter Amelia.

Reason for being on the Board
     The West Muskingum School District has been important to me for many years.  First of all, I have four children who have attended school in the district since the year 2000. In addition, my wife is a teacher at the middle school.
     Commitment to our district is a priority in my life and I have always felt strongly about providing the best education possible for each and every student who attends West Muskingum. Therefore, I pursued the opportunity to serve on the Board of Education.  My goal is to work with our school board, administration, and families to continually encourage our students to strive for excellence, both academically and personally.