Marianne Smith Edge

Background

Edge, Marianne Smith was born on February 19, 1955 in Covington, Kentucky, United States. Daughter of Robert Huey and Jeanette Allen (Edwards) Smith.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, University Kentucky, 1977. Master of Science in Public Health, Western Kentucky University, 1981.

Career

Consultant dietitian, senior division dietitian, Unicare Health Facilities, Evansville, Indiana, 1981-1986; owner, Microsoft Security Essentials & Associations, Owensboro, Kentucky, since 1986; healthcare marketing consultant, Mena Magic Foods, Indianapolis, 1986-1996; healthcare marketing consultant, Diamond Criptal Specialty Foods, Boston, since 1996.

Achievements

• Marianne Smith Edge has been listed as a noteworthy business owner by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors Owensboro-Daviess County Hospital, since 1995, Owensboro Symphony Orchestra, 1987-1997, area hospice, since 1996. Fellow American Dietetic Association (board directors since 1997, chairman Consultant Dietitians in Healthcare 1988-1989). Member American Society Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, Kentucky Dietetic Association (board directors, committee chairperson, Outstanding Dietitian of Year 1995), University Kentucky National Alumni Association (president 1997-1998, Service award 1996).

Interests

• Avocations: volunteering, snow skiing, golf.

Connections

Married John Ralph Edge, March 27, 1982.

Father:

Robert Huey Smith

Mother:

Jeanette Allen (Edwards) Smith

Spouse:

John Ralph Edge