Maria Lopez Leach

Background

Leach, Maria Lopez was born on May 7, 1956 in Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico. Daughter of Praxedis Lopez and Antonieta Migala. came to the United States, 1974.

Education

Bachelor in Accounting, Mississippi U. for Women, 1987; Master in Professional Accounting, Mississippi State University, 1988.

Career

Real estate salesman, Century 21, Columbus, Mississippi, 1977-1979; secretary, bookkeeper, Mike Leach Construction, Columbus, 1980-1985; insurance salesman, Wigger's Insurance, Columbus, 1981-1989; instructor accounting, Mississippi U. for Women, Columbus, 1990; instructor accounting, Mississippi State University, Starkville, 1990-1992; finance analyst, United Technologies Motor Sys., Columbus, 1992-1993; senior cost accountant, United Technologies Motor Sys., Columbus, 1994-1995; director finance services, Mississippi U. for Women Foundation, Columbus, since 1995.

Achievements

• Maria Lopez Leach has been listed as a noteworthy Accountant, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Institute Management Accts. (board directors 1988, 89).

Interests

• Avocations: reading, needlework, water sports, camping.

Connections

Married J. Michael Leach, May 3, 1975. Children: Heather, Megan.

Father:

Praxedis Lopez Migala

Mother:

Antonieta Migala

Spouse:

J. Michael Leach

child:

Megan Leach

child:

Heather Leach