Background
Abken, Pamela Jo was born on December 9, 1951 in Eldora, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Glenn A. Gilbert and Audrey Laura (Brightwell) Comfort.
Abken, Pamela Jo was born on December 9, 1951 in Eldora, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Glenn A. Gilbert and Audrey Laura (Brightwell) Comfort.
Student in psychology, New Mexico State University, 1970-1972.
Director, Weight Loss Clinic, Portland, Oregon, 1976-1978; classified manager, Community Press Inc., Tigard, Oregon, 1978-1979; sales manager, Columbia Broadcasting, Kennewick, Washington, 1979-1984; director marketing, Washington Baseball Inc., Richland, 1984-1985; vice president, co-owner, CNA Direct Inc., Seattle, since 1985. Consultant Conley, Nealy & Associations, Kennewick, since 1985.
Unit chairman American Cancer Society, Kennewick, 1984. Foster parent Catholic Family Services, Kennewick, 1981-1982. Volunteer Special Olympics, Pasco, Washington, 1981.
With advertising/marketing Tri-Cities Wine Festival, Kennewick, since 1982, Tri-Cities Visiting and Convention Bureau Association, Kennewick, since 1982. Member American Advertising Federation (founding member 1981-1982, board directors since 1981), National Association Female Executives, Chi Omega. Club: Toastmasters.
Married Harvey James Abken, May 7, 1983 (divorced June 1986).