Joyce Margaret Rivas

Background

Rivas, Joyce Margaret was born on May 23, 1957 in Abington, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of John E. and Margaret Ann McGovern.

Education

Bachelor in Advertising, Pennsylvania State University, 1978. Master of Business Administration in Marketing, Temple University, 1983.

Career

From administrative to research assistant, Spiro & Associations, Philadelphia, 1979; project director, Spiro & Associations, Philadelphia, 1979-1980; research manager, Spiro & Associations, Philadelphia, 1980-1984; director research, Spiro & Associations, Philadelphia, 1984-1985; vice-president, director research, Spiro & Associations, Philadelphia, 1985-1987; senior vice president research and plans, Spiro & Associations, Philadelphia, 1987-1988; senior vice president strategic development, Earle Palmer Browne & Spiro, Philadelphia, since 1988. Adjunct lecturer Master of Business Administration program Temple University, Philadelphia, since 1985.

Achievements

• Joyce Margaret Rivas has been listed as a noteworthy advertising executive, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors World Affairs Council Philadelphia, 1986-1987. Member American Marketing Association (president-elect Philadelphia chapter since 1987).

Interests

• Avocations: photography, fishing.

Connections

Married David A. Rivas, May 31, 1986.

Father:

John E. McGovern

Mother:

Margaret Ann McGovern

Spouse:

David A. Rivas