Ann Wilmer

Background

Wilmer, Ann was born on October 18, 1952 in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Vaughn Edward and Frances Laura (Hudson) Wilmer.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Journalism cum laude, University Florida, 1975. Certified of East Asian studies, University Florida, 1975. Master of Education, Salisbury State College, 1979.

Career

Public relations director Delmarva Advisory Council, Salisbury, Maryland, 1975-1977. Advertising manager Ahtes & Hanna Partners, Inc., 1979-1980. Substitute teacher Wicomico County School Board, 1979-1982.

Instructor Wor Wic Technology Community College, 1982-1985. Public affairs officer Maryland Department State Planning, Baltimore, 1985-1987. Publications administrator Maryland Department Housing and Community Development, 1988.

Public affairs officer Maryland Department Natural Resources, 1988-1997. President Capital Letters, Salisbury, Maryland, since 1997. Lecturer journalism and media studies Salisbury University, since 1998.

Freelance editor, public relations consultant. Deputy director public relations University Maryland, Eastern Shore, since 2006.

Achievements

• Ann Wilmer has been listed as a noteworthy Public relations executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active Maryland State Democratic Committee, 1982-1986. National committeewoman Young Democrats of America, Maryland, 1984-1986. Member Preservation Trust of Wicomico, Inc., 1990-1996, president, 1991-1995.

Trustee Salisbury Area Property Owners Association, 1991-1992. Founder Green Ribbon Campaign for Open Records, 2000. Member Society Professional Journalists (vice president University Florida chapter 1973-1974, President award 1975).

Interests

• Avocations: opera, needle arts E-mail: [email protected].

Connections

Father:

Vaughn Edward Wilmer

Mother:

Frances Laura (Hudson) Wilmer