Karen Beth Larsen

Background

Larsen, Karen Beth was born on October 17, 1946 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Howard and Lucille Pennington.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Comm., University of Illinois, 1968.

Career

Assistant editor, World Book Encyclopedia, Chicago, 1968-1970; editor copy desk, Pioneer Newspapers/West, Oak Park, 1970-1971; freelance writer,, Park Ridge, Illinois, 1971-1983; public information officer, Maine Township High School District 207, Park Ridge, 1983-1985; director public relations, Maine Township High School District 207, Park Ridge, 1985-1997; director public relations, Little City Foundation, Palatine, Illinois, since 1997. Consultant on public relations to numerous school districts and other organizations.

Achievements

• Karen Beth Larsen has been listed as a noteworthy Public relations professional by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors United Way, Park Ridge, 1991-1997. Member National School Public Rels. Association (board directors Illinois chapter since 1985, president 1987-1988, award of merit 1992, award of excellence 1992, winner publications contest 1983-1997).

Connections

Married Richard G. Larsen, June 22, 1968. Children: David, Christian.

Father:

Howard Pennington

Mother:

Lucille Pennington

Spouse:

Richard G. Larsen

child:

David Larsen

child:

Christian Larsen