Kathy Ritchell Sommerkamp

Background

Sommerkamp, Kathy Ritchell was born on January 5, 1944 in Minneapolis. Daughter of Edward Clemens and Ann (Gifford) Ritchell.

Education

Bachelor, Connecticut College, 1966. Diploma, University Paris Sorbonne, 1967. Master of Business Administration, New York University, 1979.

Career

Picture editor, researcher, Time-Life Books, Time Inc., New York City, 1967-1977; project manager, W.R. Grace, New York City, 1979-1982; assistant vice president, Citicorp, New York City, 1982-1986; vice president business development, Citicorp, New York City, 1986-1987; vice president targeting and segmentation, Citicorp, New York City, 1988-1989; vice president relationship marketing, Citicorp, New York City, 1990-1991; director product planning and development, National Geographic Society, Washington, 1991-1994; director product development & licensing, National Geographic Society, Washington, since 1995.

Achievements

• Kathy Ritchell Sommerkamp has been listed as a noteworthy product development and marketing executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Co-chair antiques committee Sidwell Friends School, Washington, 1994-1996. Peer group coordinator Maret School, 1996. Member Finance Women's Association.

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, gardening, traveling.

Connections

Married H. Jay Sommerkamp, September 6, 1975. Children: Sarah Kathlyn, Gifford Scott.

Father:

Edward Clemens Ritchell

Mother:

Ann (Gifford) Ritchell

Spouse:

H. Jay Sommerkamp

child:

Sarah Kathlyn Sommerkamp

child:

Gifford Scott Sommerkamp