Vera Panchak

Background

Panchak, Vera was born in Farnworth, England. Came to the United States, 1956.

Education

Bachelor, Bowling Green State University, 1971.

Career

Administrative assistant, Station WVIZ-television, Cleveland, 1972; public information specialist, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Chicago, 1972-1973; public information specialist, USDA, Chicago, 1974; public relations writer-director, Planned Parenthood/Chicago Area, 1974-1977; from account executive to vice president, Bernard Ury Associations, Chicago, 1977-1981; senior account supervisor, HLB Public Rels., Chicago, 1981-1982; news editor, National Home Furnishings Association, Chicago, 1982-1983; account executive, Bernard Ury Associations, Chicago, 1983-1984; vice president, Bernard Ury Associations, Chicago, 1984-1990; senior communication specialist, R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company, Chicago, 1990-1995; committee manager, R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company, Chicago, since 1996.

Achievements

• Vera Panchak has been listed as a noteworthy Public relations executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Alumni Board Trustees, Bowling Green (Ohio) State University, 1985-1988, secretary, 1986-1987, vice president, 1987-1988. Member Public Rels. Society American, Women in Comm. (secretary Chicago chapter 1982-1984, Distinguished Svc. award 1985), Publicity Club Chicago F C.