Background

Baker, Ivan Lee Holt was born on September 4, 1958 in Hays, Kansas, United States. Son of O.K. and Inez V. Baker.

Education

Bachelor in Communications, Washburn University, 1981.

Career

Researcher, Kansas Department Economic Development, Topeka, 1979-1981; executive vice president, Oakley (Kansas) Chamber of Commerce, 1981-1982; president, San Benito (Texas) Chamber of Commerce, 1982-1987; executive director, Hope (Arkansas) Economic Development Corporation, since 1987.

Achievements

• Ivan Lee Holt Baker has been listed as a noteworthy Developer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Dawson Theatre Guild, San Benito, 1985-1986, Community Development Board, San Benito, 1986-1987, Hempstead County Arts Council, Hope, 1990-1991. Pianist First United Methodist Church, Hope, since 1987. Member American Economics Development Council, Southern Industrial Development Council, Industrial Developers Arkansas (director since 1991).

Interests

• Avocations: piano, theatre, tennis, old movies, jazz.

Connections

Father:

O.K. Baker

Mother:

Inez V. Baker