Background
Merchak, Sally Hook was born on September 27, 1951 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of Walter C., Junior and Henrietta T. (Blackmore) H.
Merchak, Sally Hook was born on September 27, 1951 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of Walter C., Junior and Henrietta T. (Blackmore) H.
University of Virginia (Bachelor of Arts, with distinction, 1973). The National Law Center of George Washington University (Juris Doctor, 1977). Commissioner in Chancery, Thirty-First Judicial District of Virginia, since 1981.
Partner, Merchak, Alston & Rollison, Professional Corporation, and predecessor firms, Woodbridge, Virginia, since 1977. Board directors Old Bridge Title Insurance Agency, Woodbridge, since 1989.
Board of directors Boys & Girls Club, Woodbridge, 1978-1982. Treasurer Lake Ridge Lacrosse, Woodbridge, since 1990. Member Virginia Women Attorneys Association (legislation liaison since 1991), Northern Virginia Young Lawyers Association (Vice-President 1983-1984), Prince William County Bar Association (secretary 1984-1986).
Married Daniel J. Merchak, August 26, 1972 (divorced 1984). 1 child, Todd D.; married William M. Ryland, May 3, 1986. Children: Blair M. Ryland, W. Jackson Ryland.