Background
Kraus, Jill Gansman was born on October 25, 1952 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Lester David and Lois (Singer) Gansman.
jewelry industry marketing executive
Kraus, Jill Gansman was born on October 25, 1952 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Lester David and Lois (Singer) Gansman.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Carnegie Mellon University, 1974. Master of Fine Arts, Rhode Island School of Design, 1977.
Designer Accesocraft, New York City, 1977-1978, Cadoro, New York City, 1978-1979. Assistant to director of design Monet Jewelry, 1979-1981. Senior designer Swank Inc., 1981-1985.
Named product marketing manager Marvella, 1985. Consultant Liz Claiborne. Named vice president design & training Swarovski Jewelry United States Ltd., New York City, 1992.
Vice president associates division Jewish Guild for the Blind, New York City, 1983—1987. Board trustees Carnegie Mellon University. Board directors World Studio Foundation, New York City.
Co-chair Friends of the Carnegie International. Commissioned Kraus Campo garden for Carnegie Mellon University campus, 2004.
Married Peter Steven Kraus, July 20, 1980. 2 children, Jason Andrew, Benjamin Michael.