Background
Work, Jane Magruder was born on March 30, 1927 in Owensboro, Kentucky, United States. Daughter of Orion Noel and Willie May (Stallings) Magruder.
professional society administrator
Work, Jane Magruder was born on March 30, 1927 in Owensboro, Kentucky, United States. Daughter of Orion Noel and Willie May (Stallings) Magruder.
Bachelor, Furman University, 1947. Master of Arts, University Wisconsin, 1948. Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1959.
Director radio, U. South Mississippi, Hattisburg, 1948-1951;
public relations associate, Ohio Fuel Gas Company/Columbia Gas, Columbus, 1952-1962;
Adjunct Professor communications, Pace U., New York City, 1963-1975;
director speechmodule, Educational Research Information Clearinghouse, Washington, 1975-1976;
manager organization liaison, director legislation analysis, National Association Manufacturers, Washington, 1977-1984;
assistant vice president legislation analysis, National Association Manufacturers, Washington, 1984-1987;
vice president legislation analysis, National Association Manufacturers, Washington, 1987-1993;
vice president member committee, National Association Manufacturers, Washington, since 1993. Advisory board public affairs New York University Graduate Business School, 1983-1987. Advisory board Proedn.
Magazine, 1984-1987; consultant International Business Machines Corporation, Xerox, 1963-1977.
Member transition team Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, 1979—1980. Chair Northern Virginia Private Industry Council, Fairfax County, 1979—1985. Co-chair Virginia Governor's Employment & Training Task Force, Richmond, 1983.
Board directors Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area, 2002—2008. Board governors Arts Club Washington, since 2009. Member of World Future Society (steering network 1993 General Assembly), The Planning Forum (board directors Capital chapter 1990-1993), Speech Communications Association (section chairman 1980-1982), American Society Association Executives (research advisory committee 1989-1997), National Association Industry-Education Cooperative (board directors 1983—2001), Issue Management Association 1985-1988, Future Homemakers of America 1985-1988, Pi Kappa Delta (honorary), Alpha Psi Omega (honorary).
Married William Work, November 26, 1960. Children: Paul MacGregor, Jeffrey William.