Marilyn Virginia Benda

Background

Benda, Marilyn Virginia was born on September 21, 1935 in Leroy, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Charles Edward and Bertha Mae (Hoagland) Poisel.

Education

Student, Purdue North Center U., 1983-1984.

Career

Executive secretary, McGill Manufacturing Company, Valparaiso, Indiana, 1965-1972; cost estimator, McGill Manufacturing Company, Valparaiso, Indiana, since 1972; owner, operator, Benda's Bridal and Evening, Demotte, Indiana, since 1985; owner, operator, Benda's Heritage House, Valparaiso, since 1985; co-owner, Women's Resource, Inc., since 1989. President, treasurer Women's Resource, Inc.

Achievements

• Marilyn Virginia Benda has been listed as a noteworthy Small business owner by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member NAFE, National Bridal Services, National Network of Women in Sales (charter member Indiana chapter), National Association Women Business Owners, Sigma Alpha Chi (president 1979).

Connections

Married Augustine A. Benda, May 19, 1956. Children: Michelle Bates, Lisa Brickman.

Father:

Charles Edward Poisel

Mother:

Bertha Mae (Hoagland) Poisel

Spouse:

Augustine A. Benda

child:

Lisa Brickman Benda

child:

Michelle Bates Benda