Mary Ann Overgaard

Background

Overgaard, Mary Ann was born on May 29, 1951 in Mason City, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Gunnar S.M. Entertainment and Claudia May Overgaard.

Education

Bachelor of Science cum laude, U. Nebraska, 1972; Juris Doctor, U. Nebraska, 1975.

Career

Counsel, Nebraska Regional Medical Program, Lincoln, 1975-1976; counsel, Nebraska Department of Revenue, Lincoln, 1977-1978; legal counsel, Nebraska Department of Education, Lincoln, 1978-1981; legal policy advisor, Oregon bureau of Labor, Portland, 1981-1984; legal advisor, Portland Police Bureau, 1984-1989; deputy attorney, City of Portland, 1989-1994; legal policy advisor, Oregon bureau of Labor, Portland, since 1994.

Achievements

• Mary Ann Overgaard has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Vice president Planned Parenthood, Lincoln, 1979. Member Lincoln-Lancaster Planning Commission, 1980-1981. Legislation chairman Oregon Womens Political Caucus, since 1986.

Vice president, board directors Portland Young Women’s Christian Association, 1985-1989. Member American Bar Association, Multnomah County Bar Association (chair membership/social committee 1994-1995), Society for Human Resource Management, N.W. Human Resources Management Association, Tri County Affirmative Action Association, Race Walkers N.W., Oregon Rd.Runners Club, Queen's Bench Club.

Interests

• Avocations: race walking, bridge.

Connections

Married David Earl Cook, August 19, 1972. 1 child, Nels David Overgaard-Cook.

Father:

Gunnar S.M. Entertainment Overgaard

Mother:

Claudia May Overgaard

Spouse:

David Earl Cook

child:

Nels David Overgaard-Cook Overgaard