Ann Steadry Gillies

Background

Gillies, Ann Steadry was born on November 22, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Frederick Oscar and Floy Lucille (Fetherston) Steadry.

Education

Bachelor in History, Carleton College, 1963. Master of Arts in Public Affairs, Sangamon State University, 1974.

Career

Teacher, Evanston (Illinois) Township High School, 1963-1964; teacher, New Trier Township High School, Winnetka, Illinois, 1964-1966; reporter, anchorwoman, WICS-television, Springfield, Illinois, 1974-1989; ordained elder, Presbyterian Church, Springfield, since 1979; lay pastor, Presbyterian Church, Louisville, since 1989; director media services, Presbyterian Church, Louisville, since 1989; dean, Lay Pastors School Presbyterian Church, Peoria, Illinois, 1986-1989. Leadership development chair Presbyn Church Great Rivers, Peoria, 1983-1986. Communications & development chair Synod of Lincoln Trails, Indianapolis, 1988-1989.

Commission on ministry Presbyterian of Great Rivers, Peoria, 1988-1989. Board of managers National Council Churches, New York City, since 1989.

Achievements

• Ann Steadry Gillies has been listed as a noteworthy Media services administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Lay minister Presbyn Church. Member Religions Public Relations Council, Women in Communications, National Association of Female Executives.

Interests

• Avocations: gardening, cooking, travel, reading, bridge.

Connections

Married William Browne Gillies, III, June 27, 1964. Children: Robert Coburn, David Carlson.