Rita Denise Burke

Background

Burke, Rita Denise was born on August 21, 1950 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, United States. Daughter of Edward A. and Lucille G. Poirier.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Roger Williams College, 1985; postgraduate in business administration, Southeastern Massachusetts U., 1991.

Career

Draftsperson, Mossberg/Hubbard, Cumberland, Rhode Island, 1968-1973; consultant, Univis Frame, North Attleboro, Massachusetts, 1974-1976; draftsperson, Carlton Manufacturing, Central Falls, Rhode Island, 1976-1977; draftsperson, Fram Corporation, East Providence, Rhode Island, 1977-1981; supervisor, Thomson National Press, Franklin, Massachusetts, 1981-1985; design engineer, Taft Pierce, Cumberland, 1985-1986; product design manager, Cumberland Engineering, South Attleboro, Massachusetts, since 1986.

Achievements

• Rita Denise Burke has been listed as a noteworthy Engineering manager by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Secretary Parent Advisory Committee for Special Education, Somerset, Massachusetts, 1990-1991. Member Superintendent's Parent Advisory Committee, Somerset, 1991. Member Society of Plastics Engineers.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, camping, crafts.

Connections

Married Richard Sousa, June27, 1970 (divorced November 1979). Children: Jennifer A., Lori J. Married Russell A. Burke, August 11, 1983.

Father:

Edward A. Poirier

Mother:

Lucille G. Poirier

Spouse:

Russell A. Burke

Spouse:

Richard Sousa

child:

Lori J. Burke

child:

Jennifer A. Burke