Diane Ritchey

Diane Ritchey has extensive work experience in various roles related to marketing, communications, and public relations. Diane is currently serving as the Marketing Director - Americas at Zenitel, where they are responsible for developing and implementing marketing plans, managing press relations and social media strategies, coordinating advertising efforts, and overseeing trade shows and external events. Prior to this role, they worked at Security Magazine for over a decade as an Editor, Content, and Communications, where they successfully managed communications, marketing, public relations, and editorial development. Diane also worked as a Writer at Smarthinking PR, where they created marketing materials and maintained relationships with media outlets. Additionally, they served as the Editor in Chief at Dana Chase Publications, overseeing the production of Home Appliance and Appliance magazines while promoting them through various media channels. Earlier in their career, Diane worked in Public Relations and Communications for the International Personnel Management Association, where they managed trade journals, wrote and edited newsletters, and provided assistance to HR professionals.

Diane Ritchey holds a BA in Journalism and Mass Communications from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.