Background
Yates, Abby Harris was born on June 5, 1952 in Roswell, New Mexico, United States. Daughter of Lawrence C. and Marion V. (Sandrs) Harris.
Oil and gas exploration company executive
Yates, Abby Harris was born on June 5, 1952 in Roswell, New Mexico, United States. Daughter of Lawrence C. and Marion V. (Sandrs) Harris.
Bachelor in Psychology, Oklahoma State University, 1973.
Partner Abby Corporation, Roswell, New Mexico, 1973-1980. President Laurelind Corporation, since 1983. Board directors Abby Corporation.
Member community advisory council Eastern New Mexico University, Roswell, president, 1991.
Vice president, chairman annual giving committee Eastern New Mexico Medical Center Foundation, Roswell, since 1985. Membership drive chairman Young Men’s Christian Association, Roswell, 1980-1986. Elder First Presbyterian Church, 1985-1987.
Member finance committee Keep American Beautiful, since 1987, Chaves County Republican Party, since 1987. Board directors United Way, since 1987. President Military Hts.
Parent-Teachers Association, 1988-1989. Vice president Eastern New Mexico Medical Center Foundation, 1988-1989, president, 1989-1992. Member CASA (board directors Chaves County chapter, national corporation board), Indiana Petroleum Association American, Indiana Petroleum Association Mount States, Indiana Petroleum Association New Mexico, New Mexico Landmans Association, Roswell Economic Forum, Roswell Chamber of Commerce, Shakespeare Club, Philanthropic and Educational Organization.
Married George M. Yates, June 12, 1975. Children: Lauren S., Lindsey A.