Jean Kathleen Francis Best Bailey

Background

Bailey, Jean Kathleen Francis Best was born on October 20, 1946 in DeRidder, Louisiana, United States. Daughter of Billy Gene and Marjorie Kathleen Francis.

Education

Bachelor, Texas Tech U., 1967; Master of Arts, Eastern New Mexico U., 1978.

Career

Instructor mathematics, Ector County Indiana School District, Odessa, Texas, 1969-1970; instructor mathematics, Schertz Indiana School District, San Antonio, 1970-1971; instructor mathematics, Southwest Texas Junior College, Uvalde, 1975-1977; statistician, Southwestern Public Svc. Company, Amarillo, Texas, 1979-1982; statistical supervisor, Southwestern Public Service Company, Amarillo, Texas, 1982-1985; analyst strategic planning, Southwestern Public Service Company, Amarillo, Texas, 1985-1986; manager fuel administration, Southwestern Public Service Company, Amarillo, Texas, 1986-1987; manager forecasting and statistical analysis. Manager forecasting and statistical analysis.

Chair federal coal royalties taskforce Edison Electric Institute, Washington,1 985-87. Chairman S.W. Power Pool Load Forecasting Subcommittee, since 1990. Vice chair Bandwith Load Forecasting Group, chairman, since 1990.

Chairman load forecasting committee North America Electric Reliability Council, since 1993.

Achievements

• Jean Kathleen Francis Best Bailey has been listed as a noteworthy Electrical company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Co-chair mentoring program Amarillo Women's Network, 1991-1992. Active Amarillo Young Men’s Christian Association, since 1987, chair finance committee, branch board directors, co-chair mentoring program, 1991-1992. Vice chair, board directors Leadership Amarillo, 1992-1993, chair, 1993-1994.

Board directors Boy Scouts American Golden Spread Council, 1992-1993. Member American Statistical Association, Eastern New Mexico Alumni Association (board directors 1986-1988), Amarillo West Rotary Club, United States Chamber of Commerce, Women's Forum, Phi Mu Epsilon, Gamma Phi Beta.

Interests

• Avocations: camping, skiing, reading, water sports, aerobics.

Connections

Married David G. Bailey. Children: Eric, Shawn.

Father:

Billy Gene Francis

Mother:

Marjorie Kathleen Francis

Spouse:

David G. Bailey

child:

Eric Bailey

child:

Shawn Bailey