Mary Nicely Mary Nicely serves as accounting and treasury manager within the business office at W&L.

W&L News Office
November 9, 2022

Q. How long have you worked at W&L?
11 years.

Q. What do you like most about working at W&L?
The people I get to work with all over campus.

Q. Where did you grow up?
I grew up right here in Lexington.

Q. What advice do you have for students (or parents)?
Be kind to all.

Q. What is the most adventurous thing that you have ever done?
I’m an accountant. It can’t get more exciting than that!

Q. What’s your favorite thing to do when you’re not working?
I like to spend time with family and friends. I also enjoy quilting, knitting, and other various crafts.

Q. If you could live anywhere, where would you build your dream home?
Probably somewhere right here in Rockbridge County.

Q. Who most inspires you?
Doing and learning new things.

Q. What music are you listening to these days?
I mostly listen to country music.

Q. Your favorite film (movie) of all time?
“The Family Stone.”

Q. If they made a movie about your life, who would play you?
Emma Stone.

Q. If you could have coffee with one person (living or deceased) who would it be?
I would choose my grandfather and listen to all the stories of crazy things he did.

Q. What is your desert island food?
Ice cream

Q. Tell us something most people don’t know about you?
I had a tractor trailer wheel come through my house when I was 13.