Background
Goodfriend, Gary was born on December 4, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Gilbert Morton and Muriel Pearl (Landis) Goodfriend.
Goodfriend, Gary was born on December 4, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Gilbert Morton and Muriel Pearl (Landis) Goodfriend.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Northwestern University, 1973.
Managing editor Mount Prospect Times, Des Plaines, Illinois, 1973-1974. Account executive Daniel J. Edelman, Inc., Chicago, 1974-1976. Staff editor Lerner Newspapers, 1976-1977.
Vice president Ruder, Finn & Rotman, Inc., 1977-1985. Partner DeFrancesco/Goodfriend Public Relations, since 1985. Lecturer Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1975.
Guest lecturer University Chicago, 1983.
Ward campaign coordinator Congressman Abner J. Mikva campaign, Evanston, 1972, 74, 76, 78. Sponsor Brownie troop 404, Girl Scouts United States of America, Lincolnwood, Illinois, 1987-1989. Member Publicity Club Chicago (Golden Trumphet award 1981, Silver Trumphet award 1984), Sales & Marketing Executive Club (Chicago chapter).
Married Carole Ann Gillan, January 29, 1977. Children: Marnie, Gina.
