Background
Besnette, Francis Henry was born on January 6, 1939 in New York City. Son of Ulys Antoine and Evelyn Marie (Coullier) Besnette.
Besnette, Francis Henry was born on January 6, 1939 in New York City. Son of Ulys Antoine and Evelyn Marie (Coullier) Besnette.
Bachelor of Business Administration, Texas Western College, 1962. Master of Business Administration, Denver University, 1963. Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration, Arizona State University, 1970.
Instructor business, S.E. Missouri State College, Cape Girardeau, 1963-1965; assistant professor business, Northern Arizona U., Flagstaff, 1967-1969; associate dean, associate professor, Northern Arizona U., Flagstaff, 1969-1973; professor, dean College Business Administration, Northern Arizona U., Flagstaff, 1973-1980; vice president administration and finance, Northern Arizona U., Flagstaff, 1980-1988; executive vice president, Northern Arizona U., Flagstaff, 1988-1991; executive director, Arizona Board Regents, Phoenix, since 1992. Intern Office of Senator John McCain United States Senate, Washington, 1989.
Board of directors Flagstaff Health Management Corporation, 1972-1988. Trustee Museum Northern Arizona, Flagstaff, 1984-1989. Founding director Flagstaff Leadership Program, 1990.
Member Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce (board directors).
Married Linda Sue Curton, March 16, 1962. Children: Carrie Anna, David Keith.