Background
Gifford, Patricia Louise was born on April 7, 1945 in Florence, South Carolina, United States. Daughter of William Samuel and Martha Louise (Granier) Derrick.
Gifford, Patricia Louise was born on April 7, 1945 in Florence, South Carolina, United States. Daughter of William Samuel and Martha Louise (Granier) Derrick.
Bachelor in Education, University Arizona, 1967. Master of Science in Clothing and Textiles, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, 1979. Doctor of Philosophy in Retail Management, Purdue University, 1986.
Teacher, San Ysidro (California) Junior High School, 1967-1968; substitute teacher, Sweetwater School District, Chula Vista, California, 1968-1969; instructor, Miami University, Oxford, 1979-1986; assistant professor, Miami University, Oxford, 1986-1987; director college relations and executive development, Elder-Beerman Stores Corporation, Dayton, Ohio., 1987-1988; vice-president, director human resources, Elder-Beerman Stores Corporation, Dayton, Ohio., 1989-1992; senior vice president human resources, Elder-Beerman Stores Corporation, Dayton, Ohio., since 1992.
Member of advisory board KEttering Adult School, Dayton, 1992. Social chair Miami University Summer Theater, Oxford, 1983-1985. Volunteer coordinator Beerman Foundation Thanksgiving Dinner, Dayton, 1989-1992.
Member Society Human Resource Management, Miami Valley Human Resource Association.
Married John Bennett Gifford, June 18, 1965. Children: Denise Louise, Steven Bennett.