About Vanessa Reid

Vanessa Reid is a home-grown Leavenworth native, with family roots going back six generations to the 1800's.  Her ancestors have been entrepreneurs, law enforcement and correctional officers (prison workers), small business owners, and restaurateurs.   

Vanessa's Reid's career history stretches from business to the arts.  She is a professional pianist who has also been teaching for more than 20 years.  Her experience in retail sales, as an insurance agent, office manager, and finally, her service as a local school board member has provided her with all the private industry and government 'know-how' needed to be a savvy county commissioner.  

Vanessa has been married to her husband for over twenty years.  They have two children.  As an active community member and business woman, Vanessa is a member of several Lansing and Leavenworth service organizations.