Mary Louise Bates

Background

Bates, Mary Louise was born on October 26, 1930 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Daughter of John H. and Mary Evelyn (Nichols) Mattison.

Education

Student, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, 1947. Student, University Arizona, 1962.

Career

Vice president Agro Land & Cattle Company, Tucson, 1965-1987, president, since 1987.

Achievements

• Mary Louise Bates has been listed as a noteworthy land and cattle company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Republican National Committee. Board directors Arizona Children's Home, Tucson, 1985-1987, Planned Parenthood, Santa Barbara. Board visitors St. Luke's, Tucson, 1986-1988.

Board member, founder. Society Prevention Cruelty to Animals, Arizona, 1972. Member Texas Longhorn Breeders Association, Junior League Tucson, World Association Detectives, Mountain Oyster Club.

Interests

• Ranching, raising show quality longhorn cattle.

Connections

Married Robert L. Bates, 1947 (divorced May 1988). 1 child, Daniel Moore. Married David O. Silva, 1991 (divorced 1994).

Father:

John H. Mattison

Mother:

Mary Evelyn (Nichols) Mattison

Spouse:

Robert L. Bates

Spouse:

David O. Silva

child:

Daniel Moore Bates