Pamela earned a B.A. from Vassar College ('82). She was born to the Mars family of Mars, Inc.—the company which makes Mars Bars, M&M's, pet food (Whiskas, Royal Canin, and Pedigree), and Uncle Ben's rice. She and her two siblings (the children of Forrest Mars) were estimated to have net worths of $11 billion each in 2010. She worked in advertising before joining the family business as operations supervisor, plant manager, and chairman of the board.