Debbi Fields - Founder of Mrs. Fields Cookies

By longkel19

  • Born as Debra Sivyer in East Oakland, California

    Debbi was the youngest of 5 daughters

  • Began developing baking techniques

  • Secured first job as “ball girl” for the Oakland A’s baseball team

    Secured first job as “ball girl” for the Oakland A’s baseball team

    Debbi used this money to buy baking ingredients
  • Became well-known locally for her doughy cookes

    Became well-known locally for her doughy cookes

  • Attended Foothill Community College in Los Altos, California

  • Married Randall Fields (founder of Fields Investment Group)

    They had 5 daughters together: Jessica, Jenessa, Jennifer, Ashley and McKenzie
  • Opened Mrs. Fields Chocolate Chippery in Palo Alto, California

    Opened Mrs. Fields Chocolate Chippery in Palo Alto, California

  • Became President and CEO of Mrs. Fields Cookies

  • Moved to Park City, Utah with her family and company

  • Established Mrs. Fields Children’s Health Foundation

  • Published her autobiography

    Published her autobiography

    This was titled "One Smart Cookie"

  • Mrs. Fields Cookies had over 400 store locations across the US and abroad

  • Began using computer programs to enhance business production and operations

  • Pubilshed her first cookbook

    Pubilshed her first cookbook

    This cookbook is titled "Mrs. Fields Cookie Book: 100 Recipes from the Kitchen of Debbi Fields"

  • Sold 80% of her company to investors

    Debbi had to give over $94 million because of a decline in the national economy.
  • Published her second cookbook

    Published her second cookbook

    This book was titiled "Mrs Fields: I Love Chocolate Cookbook"
  • Published her third cookbook

    Published her third cookbook

    This book was titiled "Debbi Fields’ Great American Desserts"

  • Divorced Randy Fields, remarried Michael Rose (former president and CEO of Holiday Inn hotel chain)

  • Received Toastmasters Golden Gavel Award

    This award is given annually to someone demonstrating consistent self-improvement, success and leadership.

  • Currently lives in Memphis Tennesse with family

    -Serves as consultant for Mrs. Fields Cookies (currently a $450 million company)
    -Sits on boards for Outback Steakhouse, The Greater Memphis Arts Council, and The Orpheum Theater