Apprentice Hires Survivor

Beverly Hills, CA, March 10, 2006.

Theresa Kathryn Enterprise’s maker of upscale women’s briefcases named Rebecca Pitcher to serve as president of the Theresa Kathryn foundation.

Pitcher has spent more than 13 years in the healthcare industry where she has held various positions in sales, marketing, finance and operations. Prior to her current position, she was Vice-President of Marketing for a $15 million dollar company.

She also spent 10 years at Cardinal Health holding many key leadership roles such as director of service and director of sales operations. As director of service, Pitcher led a team of 120 employees and managed the services of more than 200 strategic customers. By the time she was 29, she was named director of marketing of a $4 billion dollar distribution business. Cardinal Health honored Pitcher for her success and determination when she received the Dave McConnell Life and Leadership award, one of the highest honors given in the organization.

Pitcher is no stranger to a challenge. She was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and at the age of 24 began chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Although she was in remission for a short time, her cancer returned and she underwent a stem cell transplant. Pitcher said, “Throughout my treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering I was a recipient of many charitable programs and volunteers and learned first hand how an effective organization can bring hope to those women in need. I am so proud to be part of the Theresa Kathryn foundation. ”

Pitcher will head up the foundation that focuses on providing assistance to public charities and organizations helping women’s causes. “We want to encourage, empower and support women in every aspect of their personal and professional life. Rebecca brings more than 13 years of experience and as a two time cancer survivor brings the passion, perseverance and drive needed to lead this foundation,” said Tammy Trenta, CEO of Theresa Kathryn and current cast member on the 5th season of the apprentice.