Background
Merchlewitz, Ann Elizabeth was born on October 31, 1958 in Decatur, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Thomas Lee and Joyce Ann Burford.
Merchlewitz, Ann Elizabeth was born on October 31, 1958 in Decatur, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Thomas Lee and Joyce Ann Burford.
Bachelor summa cum laude, Illinois College, Jacksonville, 1980; Juris Doctor, U. Notre Dame Law School, Notre Dame, 1983; Master of Arts, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, Winona, 1996.
Staff attorney, Southern Minnesota Reg. Legal Superior vena cava syndrome, Winona, Minnesota, 1983-1984; assistant county attorney, Winona County Attorneys Ofc., 1984-1992; special counsel to president, Saint Mary's College of Minnesota, 1992-1996; vice president, general counsel, Saint Mary's College of Minnesota, since 1996. Member Physician Recruitment Task Force, Winona, 1994-1996.
Chairperson Winona Area Catholic Schools Board, Winona, 1992-1994. Vice president WinonaCounty History Society, 1994-1996. Chair, board directors Catholic Charities, Diocese of Winona, since 1993.
Board directors Winona City Charter Commission, since 1993. Member Winona County Bar Association, (vice president 1994), Minnesota Planned Giving Council, National Association of College and University Attorneys, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Mark Anthony Merchlewitz, August 20, 1983. Children: Daniel Thomas, Emily Ann, Frank John.