Susan Gay Carlson

Background

Carlson, Susan Gay was born on November 26, 1944 in Cumberland, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of Paul Spencer and Ardys Ruth (Lundmark) Van Valkenburg.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business, Bachelor in Psychology, University of Minnesota, 1967.

Career

Marketing research manager, Ralston Purina Company, St. Louis, 1967-1969; marketing manager, Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, 1969-1976; regional advertising manager, McDonald's Corporation, Oakbrook, Illinois, 1976-1980; director of marketing, Perkins Restaurants, Minneapolis, 1980-1982; director of marketing, Schaper Toy Company, Minneapolis, 1982-1986; director brand management and advertising services, Royal Crown Cola Company, Miami Beach, Florida, 1989-1991; private practice marketing consultant, Chicago and Miami, Florida, since 1986.

Achievements

• Susan Gay Carlson has been listed as a noteworthy marketing executive, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors Camillus House, Miami, 1990-1991. Committee member Doral/Ryder Open, Miami, 1991, Ladies Professional Golf Association Inverrary Classic, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1991. Member American Marketing Association, Advertising Federation.

Interests

• Golf, tennis.

Connections

Married Curtis W. Carlson, January 22, 1966. 1 child, Paige Marie.

Father:

Paul Spencer Valkenburg

Mother:

Ardys Ruth (Lundmark) Van Valkenburg

Spouse:

Curtis W. Carlson

child:

Paige Marie Carlson