Background

Rea, Sharon Wallis was born on December 19, 1945 in Tacoma. Daughter of Donald William Porter and Beth Marie Barton.

Education

Degree in secretarial science, Kinman Business U., Spokane, Washington, 1965; postgraduate, U. Nevada, 1974, 77, 82.

Career

Administrative secretary to director, Desert Research Institute, Reno, 1973-1983; executive assistant to president, Desert Research Institute, Reno, 1983-1984; contracts manager, Sierra Nevada Corporation, Reno, since 1984.

Achievements

• Sharon Wallis Rea has been listed as a noteworthy Business executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active Committee to Aid Abused Women, Reno, 1983-1984, Juvenile Diabetes Association, Reno, 1987-1988. Member National Association Female Executives.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, skiing, arts and crafts.

Connections

Father:

Donald William Porter

Mother:

Beth Marie Barton