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Article: ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR 2001: Mildred W. Snyder, Weight Watchers of West Virginia Inc.

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CHARLESTON - Believing in a philosophy of healthy living, Mildred "Millie" Snyder has stayed ahead in the game of life.

Snyder is president and CEO of Weight Watchers of West Virginia Inc., a business engaged principally in weight loss education, management and control, pursuant to an exclusive franchise granted by Weight Watchers International Inc.

Snyder's first association with Weight Watchers was as a member of the Baltimore Weight Watchers franchise, which she joined in 1966.

Following a successful personal weight loss experience, she served as a group leader, teaching and encouraging others to develop a healthy lifestyle. She then moved to Virginia to work with Weight Watchers, and ...

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