Ann grew up in the Lehigh Valley where her father was an English professor at Muhlenberg College.  She attended Gettysburg College, graduating magna cum laude with honors in 1977, and Temple University, graduating in 1980.  After graduation, Ann served as a law clerk to the Honorable Donald E. Weand, Judge of the Pennsylvania Superior Court.  She joined the Montgomery County law firm of Timoney Knox, LLP in 1984, becoming a partner in 1989.  She continues to practice with Timoney Knox, now on a part-time basis.  Her practice has focused on civil litigation and municipal and real estate law.

Ann has been married to John Weiss, a life long Montgomery County resident, since 1979.  They lived in Upper Moreland Township until 1992 when they moved to Upper Dublin.  They are the parents of a son, John, Jr., a senior at the University of Michigan.

Ann served as a Township Commissioner in Upper Dublin Township from 2002 through 2007.  She was the Chair of the Commissioners Planning Committee, the Public Activities, Lands and Contracts Committee and was the Commissioner representative to the Fire Services Strategic Planning Committee and the Township—School District Planning Committee.

During her tenure as Township Commissioner, the Township implemented a very successful automated trash collection program, resulting in considerable taxpayer savings.  Upper Dublin Township became the first Montgomery County municipality to implement a recycling reward program that, at no cost to the Township, permits residents to receive up to $400 annually for their recyclable waste.

Ann presently serves on the Board of Directors of the Community Ambulance Association of Ambler.  Ann and her family are long-time members of Upper Dublin Lutheran Church in Ambler.  She served on the Congregational Council for six years, including a year as Council President.  John and Ann are the coordinators for the church’s Interfaith Hospitality Network ministry, which provides temporary shelter and meals for families who find themselves unexpectedly homeless, often as a result of domestic violence or job loss.  The family has also been involved in community activities and youth sports and scouting.

The Weiss family has a friendly golden retriever named Billy, age 11, and a 15 year old cat named Richie.