Marion Corwell-Shertzer

Marion Corwell-Shertzer

Marion Corwell-Shertzer (July 1, 1926 – February 22, 2016[1]) was an American creative professional.

For her work on educational programming for the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, according to Michigan Women Forward, she may be the first woman in the United States to write, produce, and star in her own syndicated television series. She was the first woman to be in management the Ford Motor Company public relations staff, getting hired in 1966. Eight years later, Shertzer was promoted, becoming the highest-ranking woman at Ford as their personal planning manager.

She also spent time as a member of the Michigan Women's Commission, the Andrews University Board of Trustees, and president of American Women in Radio and Television.

  1. ^ "Marion Shertzer - All County Funeral Home & Crematory". www.allcounty.com. Retrieved May 2, 2018.