Background
Johnston, Marion Elizabeth was born on March 18, 1946 in Tulsa. Daughter of William Wade and Lena (Reed) Johnston.
Johnston, Marion Elizabeth was born on March 18, 1946 in Tulsa. Daughter of William Wade and Lena (Reed) Johnston.
Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University, 1970; Master of Arts, Michigan State University, 1973.
Food service director, Young Women’s Christian Association, Lansing, Michigan, 1970-1971;
senior production supervisor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1971-1973;
assistant professor, Arizona State University, Tempe, 1974-1976;
with research and development division, Greyhound Food Management, Phoenix, 1976-1978;
associate, Manufacturers Finance Services, Phoenix, 1978-1983;
president, Johnston Finance Services, Inc., Phoenix, since 1983;
manager, Integrated Resources Equity Corporation, New York City, 1982-1990;
investment advisory associate, The Acacia Group-Calvert Securities, Phoenix. Consultant Michigan Department Labor, East Lansing, 1970-1971, Arizona Department Education, Tempe, 1975, Utah State University, Logan, 1975. Advisor Citibank, Phoenix, 1985-1987.
Membership chairperson Current Tax Discussion Group. President The Source Group, 1987-1989.
Active Madison School District, Phoenix, since 1978. Member fundraising committee Planned Parenthood, Phoenix, 1982. Member Home Economists in Business, 1976-1978.
Member allocations committee United Way, Valley of the Sun, 1987-1988. Member National Association Life Underwriters Association (National quality award 1982), Greater Phoenix Life Underwriters Association, American Society Chartered Life Underwriters, Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce, National Association Women Business Owners, Faculty Women's Association (estate planning council 1974-1976), International Association Finance Planners, Arizona Society Association Executives, Omicron Nu.
Married James Quentin Knight, December 19, 1970 (divorced May 1979). 1 child, David Travis Knight.