Ruthellyn Musil

Ruthellyn Musil retired as Tribune Company's senior vice president/corporate relations in 2007. As the company's senior communications executive, Musil served as spokesperson for investors and financial analysts. She also directed Tribune's external and internal communications activities. During a 36-year career with the company, Musil also held a number of positions at the Chicago Tribune, including public relations manager and director of employee communications. She joined the company in 1971, working in the newspaper's marketing department. A Chicago area native, Musil holds a BA in English from Loyola University Chicago and received an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg Graduate School of Management. She is a member of the board of trustees of Loyola University Chicago, and serves on its executive committee. In addition, she is a member of the board and grants committee of the Vandehey Foundation, a supporting organization of the Community Foundation of the Fox Valley Region, headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin.