Mary has been a resident of Richardson, TX since 1996 – having moved to Texas from Rochester, NY.  Originally from Madison, Wisconsin, she is a graduate of University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire with a degree in Music Education.  She and her late husband, Matthew, owned a cigar shop and lounge in Richardson for over 16 years.  Mary has over 35 years of experience in sales and banking and served as the Banking Center President of the Richardson Branch of Prosperity Bank for many years.  She retired in 2024 and now focuses her time as a community volunteer.  
She currently serves as District Governor Elect for Rotary District 5810.  Mary is a member and Past President of the Richardson East Rotary Club.  She serves on the board of the Methodist Richardson Medical Center Foundation, she is a member of the Tax Increment Finance Board for the City of Richardson, also a member of the Women in Leadership and Leaders After Hours committees of the Richardson Chamber of Commerce.  Mary is also an Ex Officio member of the Leadership Richardson Advisory Board.  
She is a past member of the Executive Board of the Richardson Chamber of Commerce, past President of Richardson Adult Literacy Center, and past Board Chairman of the Dallas Northeast Chamber of Commerce and served as a committee chair for various organizations.  
Mary is a licensed Texas Realtor and graduate of Realtor and Civic Leadership programs in North Texas.  In 2022, she was named Citizen of the Year by the Richardson Chamber of Commerce.