Virginia Marie Bates

Background

Bates, Virginia Marie was born on May 23, 1951 in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Ralph W. and Virginia (Kielar) Mussari.

Education

Bachelor in Political Science and History, Swarthmore College, 1973. Postgraduate, University Rhode Island, 1977.

Career

Underwriter, senior trainer Metropolitan Property and Liability Insurance, Warwick, Rhode Island, 1974-1978. Underwriting manager Commercial Union Insurance, Boston, 1978-1981. Property/life manager Brewer & Lord, 1981-1984.

Senior partner VMB Associates, Melrose, Massachusetts, since 1984. Management consultant, Melrose. Founder Insurance Certified Program, Massachusetts, since 1986.

Achievements

• Virginia Marie Bates has been listed as a noteworthy insurance management consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Dukakis Committee, Massachusetts, since 1982. Campaign manager Kennaday Committee, Melrose, 1983. Member Young Women’s Christian Association Insurance Advisory Board, Cambridge, Massachusetts 1987.

Interests

• Needlecrafts, beach combing.

Connections

Married David James Bates, June 6, 1973. Children: Alexis Megan (deceased), Katherine Elyse.