Lauryn L. Franzoni

Background

Franzoni, Lauryn L. was born on July 14, 1957 in Takoma Park, Maryland. Daughter of John Carlos and Kathryn Helen (Kline) Franzoni.

Education

Bachelor in American Studies, Dickinson College, 1978; Master of Arts in Journalism, The American U., 1979; postgraduate in business studies, Drury College, 1987-1989.

Career

Reporter, Business Review of Washington, 1979-1980; editor, public, The Franzoni Report, Washington, 1980-1981; senior staff writer, Washington Business Journal, 1981-1982; managing editor, Phillips Public, Potomac, Maryland., 1982-1984; vice president public, TeleStrategies, Inc., McLean, Virginia, 1984-1985; editor, Springfield (Missouri) Business Journal, 1985-1986; vice president, marketing, Hedges Communications, Springfield, 1986-1987; editor, Retail Banking Strategist, New York City, 1987-1990; columnist, The American Banker, New York City, since 1990; editor, publisher, The Springfield Parent Magazine, 1990. Board member Parents as Teachers Program, since 1988, communications advisory board Diocese of Springfield, Cape Girardeau.

Achievements

• Lauryn L. Franzoni has been listed as a noteworthy Editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Year 2000 Commission, Springfield, 1988-1989. Secretary, board directors DiscoveryCtr. of Springfield, since 1991. Member Bank Marketing Association - Heart of America Chapter, Women in Communications, Springfield Ad Club (board directors 1986-1989), Washington Ad Club (board directors 1980-1983), Newsletter Association.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, needlepoint, boating, gourmet cooking.

Connections

Married Stanley M. Pederson, December 29, 1984. 1 child, Meredyth Franzoni Pederson.

Father:

John Carlos Franzoni

Mother:

Kathryn Helen (Kline) Franzoni

Spouse:

Stanley M. Pederson

child:

Meredyth Franzoni Pederson Franzoni