Dora Marie Knell

Background

Knell, Dora Marie was born on November 30, 1924 in Sonoma, California, United States. Daughter of Viggo Riis Sorensen and Inez Frances Bonvecchio.

Education

Associate of Arts, Santa Rosa Junior College, 1944; Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, University of California, Berkeley, 1954; credential in Spanish, University Iberoam., Mexico City, 1970; credential in graphic arts, Indian Valley College, 1978.

Career

Chief Executive Officer, Graphic Arts Management Company, San Rafael, California, since 1978.

Achievements

• Dora Marie Knell has been listed as a noteworthy Publishing executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman board directors Health Opportunities for People Everywhere, Inc., Chicago, 1969-1972, housing committee FACSAC, Marin County, San Rafael, 1972-1976. Board directors League of Women Voters, Marin County, 1974-1976, National Women's Political Caucus, Marin County, 1994-1996. Elected member Democratic Center Committee, Marin County, 1974-1992.

Deacon St. Luke Presbyterian Church, San Rafael, 1989-1992. Co-owner R-Ranch, R-Wild Horse Ranch. Member San Rafael Chamber of Commerce.

Interests

• Avocations: pilot, horseback riding, swimming, skeet shooting, caneoing.

Connections

Married Frederick Gerald Knell, June 22, 1947 (deceased June 1986). Children: Gregory L., Catherine L., Theodora C., Valerie P., Vivian M., Geoffrey F., Derek P.

Father:

Viggo Riis Sorensen

Mother:

Inez Frances Bonvecchio

Spouse:

Frederick Gerald Knell

child:

Vivian M. Knell

child:

Valerie P. Knell

child:

Theodora C. Knell

child:

Derek P. Knell

child:

Geoffrey F. Knell

child:

Catherine L. Knell

child:

Gregory L. Knell