Background
Purnell, R. Elaine was born on June 26, 1946 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Daughter of William M. and S. Margaret (Jackman) Borland.
Purnell, R. Elaine was born on June 26, 1946 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Daughter of William M. and S. Margaret (Jackman) Borland.
Bachelor of Science, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1968.
Accountant executive, Post Keyes Gardner, Chicago, 1975-1978; manager marketing committee, V. Mueller division of America Hospital Supply, Niles, Illinois, 1978-1980; director of advertising, Budget Rent A Car Corporation, Chicago, 1980-1981; accountant supervisor, D'Arcy Mac Manus and Masius, Chicago, 1981-1983; vice president midwest, southwest manager, Marketing and Media Decisions, Chicago, since 1983. Guest lecturer Columbia College, Chicago, 1987-1988.
Volunteer St. Francis Hospital, Evanston, since 1987. Member Magazine Publications of America (marketing committee since 1983), Chicago Advertising Club (trustee since 1983), Agate Club.
Married James F. Purnell, December 26, 1966. 1 child, Cathleen Elizabeth.