Ria M. Carlson

Who is Ria M. Carlson?

Ria Marie Carlson is corporate vice president of strategy and communications for Ingram Micro Inc. In this role, Carlson serves as the company's chief strategy and communications officer, responsible for strategic planning and market development, internal and external communications, and investor and public relations. Carlson is also a member of Ingram Micro's worldwide executive team. Prior to becoming corporate vice president of strategy and communications in April 2005, Carlson was vice president, corporate communications and investor relations for Ingram Micro. Carlson joined Ingram Micro in March 2001. A senior communications executive with more than 20 years of corporate, agency, media and non-profit experience, Carlson has been a corporate chief communications officer for more than eight years. Before joining Ingram Micro, she served as vice president, communications and investor relations for Equity Marketing, Inc. Prior to Equity, Carlson held executive positions in the healthcare industry. She served as vice president, public and investor relations for Sierra Health Services, Inc. Carlson also served as associate vice president corporate communications for FHP International Corporation. Before beginning her corporate career, Carlson was a news producer with a network-owned television station and led public relations efforts at two prestigious arts organizations. She earned bachelor's degrees in journalism and political science from the University of Southern California and holds certificates in management and health care management from the University of California, Irvine.