Betty Jo Whitson

Background

Whitson, Betty Jo was born on November 7, 1945 in Miami Beach, Florida, United States. Daughter of Jack Adrian and Josephine Elizabeth Phillips.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Southern California, 1968; postgraduate, University of Southern California postgraduate, Medical College Georgia Master in Nursing, U. Florida, 1969; certified sex educator, American Association Sex Educators, Counselors & Therapists.

Career

Chair nursing division, University of Southern California, Aiken, 1980-1986; professor in nursing, University of Southern California, Aiken, 1982-1987; president, Kay-Bee Properties, Aiken, 1985-1990; president, chief Executive officer, Lilly Development Corporation, Aiken, 1986-1989; owner, president, Golden Opportunities, marketing committee. Researcher in field.

Achievements

• Betty Jo Whitson has been listed as a notable Entrepreneur by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active community service organizations. Delegate leader 2d United States Nursing Delaware People's Republic China. Member NAFE, ANA, South Carolina.

Nurses Association, South Carolina. Deans and Dirs. Nursing Education (chair), Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce, National Association of the Self-Employed.

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, golf, scuba diving, fox hunting.

Connections

Married Warren Brian Whitson, August 31, 1968. Children: Elizabeth Kelly, Brian Carlton.

Father:

Jack Adrian Phillips

Mother:

Josephine Elizabeth Phillips

Spouse:

Warren Brian Whitson

child:

Brian Carlton Whitson

child:

Elizabeth Kelly Whitson