Background
Ward, Maria Frances was born on August 14, 1949 in Cleveland. Daughter of Frank K. and Mary (Crawford) Ward.
Ward, Maria Frances was born on August 14, 1949 in Cleveland. Daughter of Frank K. and Mary (Crawford) Ward.
Bachelor magna cum laude, University Detroit, 1971. Master of Arts, University Detroit, 1974. Postgraduate School Law., University Detroit, 1972.
Grants research analyst, City of Southfield, Michigan, 1974-1978; community development coordinator, City of Southfield, Michigan, 1978-1980; director legislation services, City of Southfield, Michigan, 1980-1987; assistant city administrator, City of Southfield, Michigan, 1987-1990; executive director, Southfield Community Foundation, 1989-1990; manager community relations, midwest, state and local government affairs, Consolidated Rail Corporation, Dearborn, Michigan, since 1990. Instructor Henry Ford Community College, 1977-1980. Researcher, labor union arbitrator, Warren, Michigan, 1974.
Member Zoning Board of Appeal, City of Berkley, Michigan, since 1987. Charter member History Commission, Berkley, since 1977. Member American Council Railroad Women, Michigan Community Development Directors Association (secretary 1978-1979, president 1979-1980), American Society for Public Administration (president 1986-1988), Michigan City Management Association, Women's Economic Club, Rotary, Alpha Sigma Nu, Delta Zeta.