Mary Grismore Cowles

Background

Cowles, Mary Grismore was born on April 27, 1941.

Education

Bachelor in Business, University of Illinois, Springfield, 1995.

Career

Public affairs professional, Sundstrand, Rockford, Illinois, 1978-1983; administrator, Secretary of State, Springfield, Illinois, 1983-1995; executive, Governor' General’ s Office, Springfield, since 1995. Technical advisor Illinois Department Aging, Springfield, 1990-1995. Board directors Illinois Alliance on Aging, Springfield.

Chairman Illinois Congressional District, Rockford, 1980-1983.

Achievements

• Mary Grismore Cowles has been listed as a noteworthy Government executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active Big Brother/Big Sister, Springfield, 1984-1989. Literacy tutor Illinois Literacy Program, Springfield, 1985-1988. Ombudsman Illinois Aging, Springfield, 1990-1995.

Board directors Republican Club, Springfield, 1992-1995.

Interests

• Avocations: volunteer work, politics.

Connections

Married William J. Cowles, August 31, 1990. Children: Kevin Grismore, Lynn Burns, Robert Grismore, Tina Scarbrough.

Spouse:

William J. Cowles

child:

Robert Grismore Cowles

child:

Kevin Grismore Cowles

child:

Tina Scarbrough Cowles

child:

Lynn Burns Cowles