Background
Bates, Barry Leon was born on October 15, 1944 in Gainesville, Texas, United States. Son of Diviger Leon and Irene Hazel Bates.
Bates, Barry Leon was born on October 15, 1944 in Gainesville, Texas, United States. Son of Diviger Leon and Irene Hazel Bates.
Bachelor of Science, Stephen F. Austin University, Nacogdoches, Texas, 1967. Master of Science, Stephen F. Austin University, Nacogdoches, Texas, 1969. Postgraduate, East Texas University, Commerce, 1990.
Certified, Research Institute Environmental Medicine, Boston, 1972.
Owner, consultant Environmental Laboratory, Pottsboro, Texas, 1978-1990. Biology professor Grayson County College, Denison, 1969-1987. Laboratory coordinator El Centro College, Dallas, 1990-1992, dean physical/social science, 1994-1995, biology coordinator, since 1994, professor biology, since 1990.
Lecturer biology Southern Methodist University, 1992-1993. Course director physiology Parker College, 1992-1993, assistant professor basic sci, 1992-1993. Owner, manager, consultant Environmental Laboratory, Pottsboro, Texas, 1978-1990.
Appraiser American Society Equine, Pottsboro, 1986-1992. Legal assisting advisory board member El Centro College, Dallas, 1994-1995, teacher education advisory board member, 1994-1998, guest teacher, 1995.
Member Texas State Steering Committee, 1996. Coordinator Texas Alliance for Minorities, 1997. Associate Baylor Medical Foundation.
Honorary chairman Business Advisory Council, National Republican Congressional Committee. Member Phi Delta Kappa (chairman membership 1980-1986, excellence award 1986), Beta Biological Honor Society (president 1968-1969, Spirit award 1969), Phi Theta Kappa (Spirit award 1995).
Married Cheryl Ann Pederson, September 9, 1990. Children: Brandy, Crystal.