Ann Elizabeth Gresham, American retailer, horticulturist executive, consultant. Member Midlothian Antique Dealers (treasurer 1975-1979), Richmond Quilt Guild (chapter vice president 1983-1984), National Needlework Association, Quilt Institute, Am.Hort. Society.
Background
Gresham, Ann Elizabeth was born on October 11, 1933 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Daughter of Allwin Stagg and Ruby Scott (Faber) Gresham. Student, Peace College, Raleigh, North Carolina, 1950-1952, East Carolina U., 1952-1953, Penland School, North Carolina, 1953-1954, Virginia Commonwealth U., 1960-1964.
Owner, principal Ann Gresham's Gift Shop, Richmond, 1953-1956.
Education
Student, Peace College, Raleigh, North Carolina, 1952. Student, East Carolina University, 1953. Student, Penland School, North Carolina, 1954.
Student, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1964.
Career
Owner, principal Ann Gresham's Gift Shop, Richmond, 1953-1956. President, treasurer Gresham's Garden Center, Inc., 1955-1979. Vice president Gresham's Nursery, Inc., 1959-1973, president, treasurer, 1973-1984, Gresham's Country Store, Richmond, 1964-1992.
Teacher, since 1982.
Membership
Board directors Bainbridge Community Ministry, 1979, Handworkshop, 1984-1989. Class agent Peace College, Raleigh, 1987-1988, member alumnae council, 1987, 88—, board visitors, 1987-1993. Focus group member Hand Workshop, Richmond, 1983, board directors, 1984-1987.
Member Midlothian Antique Dealers (treasurer 1975-1979), Richmond Quilt Guild (chapter vice president 1983-1984), National Needlework Association, Quilt Institute, American Horticultural Society, Chesmond Women's Club (vice president 1979-1980), James River Woman's Club (Richmond) (treasurer 1990-1992).