Background
Purday, Marcia Ann Cook was born on June 15, 1961 in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. Daughter of Lindo Lucius and Brenda Ann (Lowman) Cook.
Public relations administrator
Purday, Marcia Ann Cook was born on June 15, 1961 in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. Daughter of Lindo Lucius and Brenda Ann (Lowman) Cook.
Bachelor in Journalism, University of Southern California, 1983.
Sales representative, Bell South Advertising and Public, Columbia, 1984-1985; with public relations internal committee department, Southern Bell, Columbia, 1985-1989; public relations manager community and education relations, BellSouth Telecom., Columbia, since 1989.
Board directors Helpline of Midlands, 1992, chairperson public relations committee, 1993, secretary, 1993, vice president, 1994. Member advisory board Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Midlands area, 1991-1993, vice chairman, 1994. Board directors Trustus Theatre, 1993-1994.
Member public relations advisory committee Cities in Schools, 1987-1994. Member public relations advisory committee City Year, 1993-1994, member serve-a-thon day planning committee, 1993-1994. Board directors Family Shelter, 1988-1991.
Member public relations advisory board Big Brothers & Big Sisters, 1990. Member Public Relations Society of America (accredited public relations practitioner, president South Carolina chapter 1994, vice president 1992-1993, treasurer 1991, secretary 1990, founder and past chairman statewide Mercury awards program 1989, board directors 1988-1989, membership chairperson 1987, selection committee accreditation 1993, PRSSA mentor since 1990, Mercury award 1992, Silver Wing award 1992, Community Relations Certified of Merit 1992), National Association Corporation Speaker Activities.
Married Richard Michael Purday, July 18, 1987.