Background
Thomas, Maryellen was born on March 31, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Thomas Ward and Lillian (Henton) Ward/Vesely.
Thomas, Maryellen was born on March 31, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Thomas Ward and Lillian (Henton) Ward/Vesely.
Diploma in nursing, Illinois Research College, 1959. Bachelor, Columbia College, Chicago, 1962.
Nurse Chicago Board Health, 1965—1969. Copywriter Northwest Ayer, 1969—1970. With public affairs department Blue Cross/Blue Shield, 1970—1975.
Public relations representative Proctor and Gardner Company, since 1975. Chairman committee Private Industry Council, Chicago.
Member of Women in Communications, Publicity Club of Chicago, League of Black Women (assistant to president 1979-1981).
Married Kenneth Thomas, April 20, 1963. Children: Maria, Crystal.