Mary Ella Wims

Background

Wims, Mary Ella was born on April 18, 1952 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States. Daughter of Louis and Ella (LaCroix) Wims.

Education

Bachelor in History, U. Rhode Island, 1974; Master of Business Administration, U. Rhode Island, 1980.

Career

Trust officer, Rhode Island Hospital Trust, Providence, 1975-1978; trust officer, Fleet National Bank, Providence, 1978-1979; senior regional pension representative, Metro. Life, New York City, 1979-1980; assistant vice president personnel, Providence Journal Company, Providence, since 1981. Board incorporators RIGHA, 1984-1990.

Achievements

• Mary Ella Wims has been listed as a noteworthy Newspaper executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Executive committee Rhode Island Business Group on Health, 1985-1987. Member Rhode Island Health Planning Council, 1984-1987. Member New England Employee Benefits Council.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, skiing, writing.

Connections

Married John H. Reid III, September 3, 1983;children: John H. IV, Catherine E.

Father:

Louis Wims

Mother:

Ella (LaCroix) Wims

Spouse:

John H. Reid III

child:

John H. IV Wims

child:

Catherine E. Wims