Creel is the recently retired chairman, chief executive officer and president of Ecovation Inc., a green technology company providing waste-to-energy treatment solutions to Fortune 1000 companies in the food and beverage industries.  She now applies her 35 years of expertise consulting with clients in the engineering, architecture and construction industries. 

"Diane brings an unusual blend of expertise, with exceptional engineering and construction knowledge coupled with green technology and change management skills," said chairman of the board Ward J. Timken Jr. "That background, along with her experience in mergers and acquisitions, makes her a great addition to our board as Timken continues to focus on those organic and inorganic growth opportunities that strengthen the value we offer to customers and our bottom line."

Prior to Ecovation, Creel was chairman, chief executive officer and president of Earth Tech Inc., which, during her tenure as CEO, completed 27 acquisitions and grew revenues from $50 million to $1.6 billion.  She currently serves on the boards of directors of Allegheny Technologies Inc.; EnPro Industries; and Goodrich Corporation.  She holds many career awards in recognition of her entrepreneurial spirit and leadership and is also chairman of the Canyon Creek Foundation, a philanthropic foundation for the betterment of communities.  Creel holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in journalism from the University of South Carolina.