Nancy Skidmore to retire from Public Relations Society's Detroit chapter after 33 years Nancy Skidmore Nancy Skidmore spent 33 years in a job she got by accidentally walking into the wrong building. But now it's time to depart — purposefully. Skidmore, 64, is retiring after managing the Public Relations Society of America's Detroit chapter for more than three decades. Her last day as administrator of the group for public relations professionals from nonprofits, governments, small businesses and other organizations is April 30. The Madison Heights resident is taking time to take care of herself and deal with health issues, she told Crain's. Board members expect to take on Skidmore's assignments until a replacement can be found, she added.