Background
Rand, Kathy Sue was born on February 24, 1945 in Miami Beach, Florida, United States. Daughter of William R. and Rose (Lasser) Rand.
consultant public relations executive
Rand, Kathy Sue was born on February 24, 1945 in Miami Beach, Florida, United States. Daughter of William R. and Rose (Lasser) Rand.
Bachelor, Michigan State University, 1965. Master of Business Administration, Northwestern University, 1980.
Assistant editor Lyons & Carnahan, Chicago, 1967-1968. Managing editor Cahners Public Company, 1968-1971. Public relations writer Super Market Institute, 1972-1973.
Account supervisor Public Communications Inc., 1973-1977. Divisional manager public relations Quaker Oats Company, 1977-1982. Executive vice president, deputy general manager Golin/Harris Communications, 1982-1990.
Executive vice president Lesnik Public Relations, Northbrook, 1990-1991. Managing director Manning, Selvage & Lee, Chicago, 1991—2002. Public relations consultant, since 2002.
Director executive committee Indian Ridge Country Club, since 2006.
Director midwest region National Organization of Women, 1972-1974. Member Kellogg Alumni Advisory Board. Board directors Junior Achievement of Chicago.
Member Public Relations Society of America (Silver Anvil award 1986, 87), Public Club Chicago (Golden Trumpet awards 1982-1987, 90, 94, 95, 97, 98, 99, 00), Veterinary Feminists of America (board directors, vice president public relations), Northwestern Club Chicago, Kellogg Alumni Club, Beta Gamma Sigma.
Married Peter C. Ritsos, February 19, 1982.
