Mary leaves her husband, Mike, of 42 years, two sons, Chris and Raef, two granddaughters and her mother. She started her career with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt seventeen years ago as a sales representative with Brown ROA in Dubuque, Iowa. Mary was consistently the top producing sales person in the company. Five years ago, she was promoted to sales manager where she was responsible for a variety of areas. As a member of the leadership team, she gave input into the overall direction of the company and contributed to many important decisions that helped HMHRP grow. Mary's enthusiasm and energy was contagious and her loyalty and commitment was an inspiration. Over her years with HMHRP, she made many friends with all her customers, and anywhere you go across the country everyone will tell you they know Mary! She leaves a big hole in our company and she will be greatly missed. I know you join our prayers for her grieving family and for the eternal rest of her soul.