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Biography PhotoMary Lee Widener
Director, The First American Corporation
President and Chief Executive Officer
Neighborhood Housing Services of America


Mary Lee Widener has spent the majority of her career helping nonprofit and governmental organizations revitalize neighborhoods and increase homeownership opportunities through the extension of home loans and business partnerships. In recognition of her extensive commitment to improving housing opportunities for all Americans, Widener has been the recipient of several prestigious awards, including Housing Person of the Year in 2000 by the National Housing Conference. In addition to holding an honorary doctorate in law from John F. Kennedy University in Orinda, Calif., Widener serves on several housing industry and nonprofit foundation boards.

Please direct correspondence to:

Mary Lee Widener
c/o The First American Corporation
1 First American Way
Santa Ana, CA 92707