Fran A. Ritchie

Background

Ritchie, Fran A. was born on November 23, 1940. Daughter of Homer C. and Margaret H. (Simmons) Kyle.

Education

Graduate Seminole High School. Student interior design (honorary), La Salle Extension University, Chicago, 1987.

Career

Designer and sales staff Miller-Waldrop Furniture, Hobbs, New Mexico, 1967—2005, manager and buyer, 1976—2005. Part owner and designer Eileen's Bed, Bath & Kitchen, 1976—2002. Freelance designer Interiors by Fran, since 2005.

Co-owner, Chapparal Racing Farm, 1985. Leader seminars and high school programs on design.

Achievements

• Fran A. Ritchie has been listed as a noteworthy interior designer, small business owner by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of American Society Interior Design (associate), American Bus.Women's Association (Woman of Year 1970), Hobbs Chamber of Commerce (board directors 1983-1986, president 1987-1988, chair southeasterm chambers legislation tour), Beta Sigma Phi (Outstanding member 1999).

Connections

Married Byron Daughter of Ritchie, December 23, 1959.