Joy Elaine May

Background

May, Joy Elaine was born on November 23, 1947 in Mobile, Alabama, United States. Daughter of Allen Clark and Catherine (Finch) May.

Education

Bachelor of Science In English, University of Southern Mississippi, 1970; Master of Education, University of Southern Mississippi, 1971.

Career

Assistant director communications and development, St. Mary's Hospital, Galveston, Texas, 1980-1981; director communications public relations, Galveston Chamber of Commerce, 1981-1982; director public relations and sales, Galveston Arts], 1982-1983; executive director, vice president, Colonel Paddlewheel Boat, Galveston, since 1985; also board directors, Colonel Paddlewheel Boat, Galveston. Reserve faculty Galveston College, since 1978.

Achievements

• Joy Elaine May has been listed as a noteworthy recreational facility executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors Colonel Museum, Inc., Moody Foundation. Founder, board directors Galveston Academy Booster Club, 1977. Board directors Clean Galveston, 1981, 87, Junior League Galveston County, since 1981, Mental Health Association, 1983, Galveston Attractions Association, 1986, president, 1990.

Chairman, founder, Galveston Island Jazz Festival, trustee Galveston Park Board, 1987-1993, chairman, 1993. Member National Tour Association, Texas Society Assistant Executives, Rotary, Delta Kappa Gamma.

Interests

• Avocations: walking, reading, bridge, traveling.

Connections

Father:

Allen Clark May

Mother:

Catherine (Finch) May