Background
Thomas-Orr, Betty Jo was born on September 28, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of William H. and Elizabeth (Brown) Shannon.
Thomas-Orr, Betty Jo was born on September 28, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of William H. and Elizabeth (Brown) Shannon.
Bachelor of Business Administration, National University, 1988. Master of Business Administration, National University, 1989.
Campaign and project director, Chicago 17th Ward, 1970-1975; communmity project director, Chicago 17th Ward, 1978-1979; customer service representative Mainliner Reservations, United Airlines, Chicago, 1967-1983; customer service representative, United Airlines, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1983-1992; retired, 1992; assistant director public relations, American Lung Association, Las Vegas, 1989, 92; member, Board Veterinary Medical Examiners, Reno, Nevada, 1990-1993.
Member American Business Women Association, National University Student Alumni Association (treasurer 1990), Las Vegas Drifters (past president, secretary, treasurer), The Links, Alpha Kappa Alpha.
Married Wilbur E. Thomas, June 28, 1958 (divorced 1979). Married Vernon A. Orr, June 2, 1980 (deceased 1985). Children: Pamela F., Kenneth E., Neil A.