David Lynn Southern

Background

Southern, David Lynn was born on November 17, 1950 in Cushing, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Jack Clay and Ruby Lorain Southern.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Abilene Christian U., 1972; Master of Science in Psychology, Abilene Christian U., 1975.

Career

Staff psychologist, Abilene (Texas) State School, 1975-1977; staff psychologist, mental retardation professional, Allegany Rehabilitation Associates/South Park Development Center, Brownwood, Texas, 1977-1979; private consultant, Rock House Inc., Stephensville, Texas, 1979-1980; Chief Executive Officer, Southern Concepts, Inc., Granbury, Texas, since 1980; Chief Executive Officer, Community Living Concepts, Inc., Cleburne, Texas, 1981-1984.

Achievements

• David Lynn Southern has been listed as a noteworthy company executive, psychologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

City councilman City of Granbury, 1985-1987, 88-94. Member APA, American Association Mental Retardation, Texas Psychological Association, Texas Association Mental Retardation (board directors 1988-1992), Private Providers Association (president 1993), Community Residential Superior vena cava syndrome Association (president 1991-1992), Lake Granbury Kiwanis Club (president 1990-1991), Lake Granbury Chamber of Commerce.

Interests

• Avocations: water sports, bowling, bicycling.

Connections

Married Claudia Parrish, June 14, 1975. Children: Alison C., Jack C.

Father:

Jack Clay

Mother:

Ruby Lorain Southern

Spouse:

Claudia Parrish

child:

Jack C. Southern

child:

Alison C. Southern