Sharon Mary Hughes

Background

Hughes, Sharon Mary was born on July 28, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of George Ingersoll and Rose Myrtle (Reed) Hughes.

Education

Bachelor in Political Science and Communications cum laude, American University, 1980. Master of Science in Business, Government Relations, American University, 1985.

Career

Freelance photographer, New York City, 1972-1976. Advertising account executive R.L. Newport and Company, 1976-1978. Direct mail advertising manager John Wanamaker's, Philadelphia, 1981-1983.

Legislation intern United States Congressman James Florio, Washington, 1985. Assistant director legislation affairs National Food Processors Association, 1985-1987. Manager government affairs Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association, 1987-1989.

Executive vice president National Council Agricultural Employers, since 1989. United States employer representative International Labour Organization High-Level Meeting on Achieving Equality in Employment for Migrant Workers, 2000. United States employer advisor 88th and 89th Session, International Labor Conf, 2000, 01.

Achievements

• Sharon Mary Hughes has been listed as a noteworthy Trade association executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member, sodalist Holy Rosary Church Sodality, Washington, since 1989 (secretary 1997-1999). Member of Greater Washington Society Association Executives, American Society Association Executives (certified association executive), American League Lobbyists (board directors since 2002, secretary 2003-2004), Women in Government Relations (co-chairman environmental task force 1988-1989, member agricultural task force 1989-1990, co-chairman congressional relations committee 1992-1993, board directors 1996-1998), Phi Kappa Phi.

Interests

• Avocations: photography, skiing, golf, history, traveling.

Connections

Father:

George Ingersoll Hughes

Mother:

Rose Myrtle (Reed) Hughes