Background
Vertrees, Billy Gene was born on March 4, 1949 in Caldwell, Idaho, United States. Son of Norman Eugene and Melva Marie (Bowman) Vertrees.
Vertrees, Billy Gene was born on March 4, 1949 in Caldwell, Idaho, United States. Son of Norman Eugene and Melva Marie (Bowman) Vertrees.
Bachelor in Education, Western Washington U., 1971; Master of Arts in Education, Oregon State University, 1977.
Teacher industrial arts, coach, Portland (Oregon) Public Schools, 1972-1981; construction electrician, various companies, Portland, 1981-1985; director plant services, Wenatchee (Washington) Valley College, since 1985.
Member community advising committee Wenatchee Public Schools, since 1989, chairman boundary committee. Member Association Plant Operations Dirs. for Community Colls. (president Washington State 1988-1990), Pacific Coast Association Physical Plant Dirs., Kiwanis (charter Wenatchee), Epsilon Phi Tau.
Married Susan Jane Paulson, July 2, 1977. Children: Jennifer, Shannon.