Background
Godbey, Helen Kay was born on January 18, 1946 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Daughter of Paschal Lee and Ester Katherine (Williams) Godbey.
Godbey, Helen Kay was born on January 18, 1946 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Daughter of Paschal Lee and Ester Katherine (Williams) Godbey.
Associate of Applied Science, Tarrant County Junior College, 1985. Bachelor in Career Arts, Dallas Baptist University, 1987. Master of Public Administration, University Texas, Arlington, 1991.
Peace officer, court clerk City of Fort Worth, 1966-1968. Transcriber for court reporters Dallas and Tarrant Counties, 1970-1975. Secretary City of Euless Police Department, Texas, 1975-1981, city secretary Euless, 1981-1989, assistant city manager, 1989-1993.
City manager Burleson, Texas, since 1993. Speaker, instructor law enforcement and management topics Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, Tarrant County Junior College Police Academy, 1979-1981. Speaker International Business Machines Corporation, various computer groups, Texas, California, since 1983, North Texas State University Center for Community Services, Denton, 1984, 87—.
Adjunct professor University Texas Arlington.
Academy director School of Urban and Public Affairs, Alumni Association Board Directors, University Texas, Arlington, since 1999, chair advisory board Certified Public Manager program, 2000-2001. Member International Institute Municipal Clerks Advanced Academy (co-chair 1989-1990, committee on technological development 1984-1989, constitutional revisions), Texas Municipal Clerks Association Inc. (trustee officer 1987-1988, treasurer committee 1989, vice president 1990), International City Management Association, North Texas City Management Association (public relations and membership committee, professional development committee, president 1999), International City Management Association (academy affairs committee since 1992), Burleson C. of Chamber (board directors 1995-1997, Athena award 1999), Kiwanis (vice president Mid-Cities chapter 1989-1990).
Children: Tammy Denise Thompson, Shelly Rae Thompson.