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Mary Maxwell Gates (1929-1994) was a banker, civic activist, and the mother of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. She served on the boards of several corporations and nonprofits, including the University of Washington and the national United Way, and helped her son's company get noticed by IBM.
Jan 1, 2005 · Mary Gates was a leader in various community organizations, such as United Way, Children's Hospital, and University of Washington. She was married to William H. Gates Sr., a lawyer and founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Feb 16, 2019 · Mary Maxwell Gates became the first woman to lead the board of directors of the national ‘United Way’ in 1983. She was also the first woman to serve on the board of directors of Washington’s ‘First Interstate Bank’ and the first woman to be appointed as the president of ‘United Way of King County.’
Aug 5, 2020 · Mary Gates, the late mother of Bill Gates, used her connections to help Microsoft land a contract with IBM in 1980. This deal led to the development and licensing of MS-DOS, a key product that boosted Microsoft's success.
Mary Maxwell Gates (1929–1994) was a leader who promoted voluntary service and philanthropy both locally and nationally. A member of the UW Board of Regents from 1975-1993, Mrs. Gates had a deep and abiding interest in students, particularly undergraduates, and consistently raised issues to ensure that student concerns were addressed.
Mary Ann Gates (née Maxwell; July 5, 1929 – June 10, 1994) was an American banker, civic activist, non-profit executive, and schoolteacher.
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Sep 1, 1994 · Mary Maxwell Gates, ’50, was a longtime advocate and supporter of the University of Washington, where she served as a regent for 18 years. She was also a board member of many companies, including Microsoft, and a role model for women in business and community service.
