Background
Ryan, Nancy Jean was born on November 25, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Edward Charles Ryan and Mary (Simpson) Ryan Townsend.
Ryan, Nancy Jean was born on November 25, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Edward Charles Ryan and Mary (Simpson) Ryan Townsend.
Student, John Carroll University, 1970—1972. Student, Rome Center Loyola University Chicago, 1972—1973. Bachelor of Science in Marketing/Business Administration, Bradley University, 1974.
Reservations manager Ambassador West Hotel, Chicago, 1975—1978. Assistant executive manager Ambassador West Hotel, 1978—1979. Front office manager Tremont Hotel, 1979—1980, Mayfair Regent Hotel, Chicago, 1980—1981, sales representative, corporation accounts, 1981—1982.
Sales manager Grand Metropolitan and Forum Hotels, 1982—1984. National sales manager Howard Johnson Company, 1984—1986, director national sales, since 1986.
Active member Stritch School Medicine Junior Service League, since 1969, Presentation Ball Junior Auxiliary, Chicago, 1970, Northwestern Memorial Hospital Service Board, 1978—1981, Presbyterian-St. Luke's Hospital Volunteer Services, Chicago, 1981—1982. Member Landmarks Preservation Council Illinois, 1982—1983, Governor James R. Thompson Re-election Committee, 1979, 1982. Member of Chicago Travel Women's Club, National Business Travel Association, Midwest Business Travel Association, Meeting Planners International, Chicago Drama League, Illinois Opera Guild, Hotel Front Office Executives Association (secretary-treasurer 1979-1980), Junior League Chicago Club.