Background
Best-Hearn, Ann Ellen was born on October 12, 1943 in Lamesa, Texas, United States. Daughter of Wesley Moody and Lela (Frances) Neeley.
Best-Hearn, Ann Ellen was born on October 12, 1943 in Lamesa, Texas, United States. Daughter of Wesley Moody and Lela (Frances) Neeley.
AS, New Mexico Junior College, 1975. Bachelor of Business Administration, Texas Tech University, 1977.
Member accountant staff, Peat, Marwick and Mitchell and Company, Midland, Texas, 1977; accountant staff, Johnson, Miller and Company Certified Public Accountant's, Hobbs, New Mexico, 1977-1981; controller, Barton Oil Producers, Hobbs, 1981-1992; vice president, trust officer, Brownfield (Texas) State Bank, since 1992.
Treasurer United Way Hobbs, 1982-1984, Second vice president, 1987-1988. Board directors Junior Achievement, 1985-1988, Palmer Drug Abuse Program, Hobbs, 1986-1992. President American Heart Association, since 1993, board directors 1993-1996.
Chairman Terry Company Harvest festival, 1993. Member American Institute Certified Public Accountant's, Petroleum Accountants Society (board directors since 1986), New Mexico Society Certified Public Accountant's (board directors 1983, chairman industry 1984-1985, outstanding committee chairman 1985, president Oil Patch chapter 1981-1982, Outstanding Certified Public Accountant in Industry, 1991), Rotary Club Hobbs, Rotary Club Brownfield, Brownfield Chamber of Commerce, Texas Society Certified Public Accountant's.
Married Bill J. Hays, October 5, 1960 (divorced 1967). Children: Thomas R., Gregory Bryan. Married Odis C. Best, August 15, 1969 (deceased 1983).
Married Doctor of Optometry Hearn, May 7, 1988 (deceased 1992).