Background
Pierce, JoAnn Lea was born on October 7, 1957 in Des Moines. Daughter of Richard Eugene and L. Ann (O"Bleanus) P. Bachelor of Science, MacMurray College, 1978.
Direct mail advertising consultant
Pierce, JoAnn Lea was born on October 7, 1957 in Des Moines. Daughter of Richard Eugene and L. Ann (O"Bleanus) P. Bachelor of Science, MacMurray College, 1978.
Bachelor of Science, MacMurray College, 1978. Master of Arts, Sangamon State University, 1979. Postgraduate, Chicago Theological Seminary, since 1988.
Reporter Record-Herald, Indianola, Iowa, 1979—1980. Assistant president secretary National Organization of Women, Springfield, Illinois, 1980. Copywriter Scott, Foresman & Company, Glenview, 1981—1982.
Senior copywriter Bradford Exchange, Niles, 1982—1984. Vice president, creative director PDM, Inc., Northfield, 1984—1985. Founder, owner Lea Pierce, Wordsmith, Chicago, 1985—1994.
Creative director Michael Edwards Communications, since 1994. Founder, co-owner Pierce-Williams Direct Response Copywriters, 1988—1990. Co-founder, principal Sisters of Cinema, television and Film Scriptwriting, 1985—1988, Pierce Investments, since 1989.
Creative consultant L.E. Kelley Marketing, Bloomington, Minnesota, since 1983.
Volunteer Chicago Aids Pastoral Care Network, since 1988, Evanston Aids Pastoral Care Task Force, since 1988. Worship assistant Christ the Redeemer Metropolitan Community Church, Evanston, since 1988. Member of National Organization of Women, National Association of Female Executives, Womens' Direct Response Group (founder South Lake chapter 1981, president North Lake chapter 1981-1982, fundraising consultant Illinois 1982-1985, Illinois political action committee 1983-1985), Chicago Association Direct Marketing (creative exchange membership committee, Consumer Direct Mail award 1983).