Occupation: Interior Designer; Artist; Newscaster (Retired); Sportscaster (Retired)
Born: Kansas City, Missouri, March 20, 1952
Education:
Postgraduate Coursework, California State University, San Bernardino (1998)
BS in Liberal Studies, Excelsior College (1993)
AA in Liberal Arts, Los Angeles Valley College (1982)
Certifications:
Certified in Interior Design, University of California Riverside (2002)
Career:
Owner, Ladysmythe Handcrafts (2003-2008)
Owner, The Keilani Company (2003-2008)
News and Sports Specialist, Armed Forces Radio and TV (Now American Forces Network) (1994-1999)
Internal Information Manager, Armed Forces Radio and TV (Now American Forces Network) (1991-1994)
Broadcast Support Manager, Armed Forces Radio and TV (Now American Forces Network) (1990-1991)
Supervisor Broadcast Support Specialist, Armed Forces Radio and TV (Now American Forces Network) (1986-1990)
Radio Production Specialist, Armed Forces Radio and TV (Now American Forces Network) (1984-1986)
Radio Traffic Specialist, Armed Forces Radio and TV (Now American Forces Network) (1980-1984)
Broadcast Journalist, U.S. Army (1977-1980)
Administrative Specialist, U.S. Army (1975-1977)
Personnel Specialist, U.S. Army (1973-1975)
Creative Works:
Author, “Sweet Pea Teddy Bear,” National Library of Poetry (1995)
Awards:
Recipient, Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award (2017); Recipient, Army Commendation Medal, U.S. Army (1980); Recipient, National Defense Service Medal, U.S. Army (1973); Recipient, Two Good Conduct Medals, U.S. Army
Memberships:
Member, Women in Military Service for America (1997-Present); Allied Member, Pasadena Chapter, American Society of Interior Designers (2004-2008); Board of Directors, Inland-Palm Springs Chapter, American Society of Interior Designers (2003-2004); Allied Member, American Society of Interior Designers (2002-2004); Student Member, Inland-Palm Springs Chapter, American Society of Interior Designers (1999-2002); Vice President, Los Angeles Chapter, Armed Forces Broadcasters Association (1991-1993); Association of the United States Army (1975-1980); Member, Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters; Lifetime Member, DAV
Family:
Daughter of Ira Raymond Milks; Margaret Estelle (Turner) Milks; Ward L. Cruce (Stepfather)
Hobbies:
Crafts; Crocheting
Biography Sources:
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