Background
West, Jo Frances was born on December 7, 1947 in Nacogdoches, Texas, United States. Daughter of Leon and Birdie (Davis) Wade.
West, Jo Frances was born on December 7, 1947 in Nacogdoches, Texas, United States. Daughter of Leon and Birdie (Davis) Wade.
Bachelor, Stephen F. Austin College, 1969. Master of Social Work, University Houston, 1977.
Public welfare supervisor, State of Texas, Houston, 1973-1979; management analyst, City of Houston, 1979-1986; budget manager, City of Houston, 1986-1989; courts administrator, City of Houston, since 1989.
Board directors Houston-Galveston Area Council Criminal Justice, since 1991. Chair Leadership Houston, since 1991. Chief deed restriction Oak Manor University Wood Civic Club, Houston, since 1991.
Committee chair National Forum Black Public Administrators, Houston, since 1991. Member National Association Court Administration, Texas Municipal Courts Association, Professional Women in Government, Seriously Speaking Toastmasters (secretary 1990).
Married Nathaniel West Senior, August 23, 1968. Children: Nathaniel Junior, Damien.