Background
Ralston, Joanne Smoot was born on May 13, 1939 in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Daughter of A. Glen and Viriginia (Lee) Smoot.
Ralston, Joanne Smoot was born on May 13, 1939 in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Daughter of A. Glen and Viriginia (Lee) Smoot.
Bachelor in Journalism, Arizona State University, 1960.
Reporter The Arizona Republican, Phoenix, 1960-1962. Co-owner, public relations director The Patton Agency, 1962-1971. Founder, president, owner Joanne Ralston & Associates, Inc., 1971-1987, 92—.
President Nelson Ralston Robb Communications, Phoenix, 1987—1991, Joanne Ralston & Associates, Inc., Scottsdale, since 1991, Kapaau, Hawaii, since 2000.
Board directors Arizona Parklands Found. 1984-1986, Governor's Council on Health, Physical Fitness and Sports, 1984-1986. Member task force Water and Natural Resources Council, Phoenix, 1984-1986.
Member Hawaii Governor's Advisory Board, 2003-2005, Hawaii Governor's Council Advisors, 2005-2010, others. Member Public Relations Society of America (counselor section), International Association Business Communicators, Phoenix Press Club (president board), Investor Relations Institute, Phoenix Metropolitan C. of Chamber (board directors 1977-1984, 85-91), Governor's Advisory Council, Rotary International.
Married W. Hamilton Weigelt, August 15, 1991 (deceased).