Get To Know Marilyn

Personal

  • Married to Alex Avila
  • Two Children
         David Avila
         Katherine Avila
  • Active member of Providence Baptist Church for 22 years

 

 

Professional

  • John Locke Foundation – Event Coordinator (2005-2006)
  • John Locke Foundation – Administrative Director (1991-2005)
  • Owner Command Performance/Focus One Hairstyling Salons (1979-1990)
  • BS Degree in Chemistry Georgia Southern College (now University) 1971
  • Began career in textiles with King Finishing Co. Responsibilities included oversight of plant waste treatment facility and production troubleshooting
  • Assistant plant chemist - Hanes Dye and Finishing
  • Dye house chemist – Hanes Hosiery
  • Established Product Development Laboratory – Hanes Hosiery - Supervised lab tech, development of finishing and dye formulas, and production research on new fibers in cooperation with Monsanto and DuPont scientists.

 

 

Civic Activities

  • Finance Chairman for the first Wake County “Project Graduation” - 1988
  • Volunteered as a special assistant to the librarian at Jeffrey’s Grove Elementary School – 1991-92
  • Member Black Horse Run Homeowners’ Board of Directors - 1991-1993

 

Political Activities

  • Joined Wake County Republican Women’s Club - 1990
  • Treasurer Wake County Republican Women’s Club – 1991
  • President Wake County Republican Women’s Club – 1992 – 94
  • Named Director of Organization for the Wake County Republican Party – 1997
  • Elected 2nd Vice Chairman of the Wake County Republican Party – 2001
  • Elected Chairman of the Wake County Republican Party – 2003

Contact Marilyn

marilyn@marilynavila.com

Marilyn Avila
11312 Derby Lane
Raleigh, NC 27613

919.280.6084

 

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