Background
Hart, Helen P. was born on February 20, 1927 in Fonda, Iowa, United States. Daughter of William and Bessie B. (McGowan) Prendergast.
Hart, Helen P. was born on February 20, 1927 in Fonda, Iowa, United States. Daughter of William and Bessie B. (McGowan) Prendergast.
Student, Iowa State University, 1944-1946; student, Mary Crest, Davenport, Iowa, 1946-1947; Bachelor, Drake U., Des Moines, 1982.
Private practice, Des Moines, 1947-1974;
president, The Hart Company, Des Moines, since 1974. Development chairman Master Builders, Des Moines, 1985-1987. President Business Network, Des Moines, 1987-1989.
President Association Women Constractors, Des Moines, 1991.
National trustee National Conference of Christians and Jews, since 1991. Board directors, Catholic co-chairman National Conference of Christians and Jews, Des Moines,1985-1988, Methodist Hill Child Care Center, Des Moines, 1985-1989, Wesley Retirement Superior vena cava syndrome, Des Moines, 1985-1992. Member National Association Women Business Owners (treasurer, member committee for economic development);The Cousteau Society.
World Wildlife Fund; bronze leader, DAV Commanders Club. Americans for a Balanced Budget. National Humane Educated Society.
Honorary chief, The National Association of Chiefs of Police. Good Conduct medals, United States Army.
Married John Jay Hart, September 6, 1947. Children: Marcia B., J. Alexander, Andrew P., Katherine W.