Perry James Baird

Background

Baird, Perry James was born on July 22, 1951 in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, United States. Son of James Stanley and Verna Noreen (Miller) Baird.

Education

Bachelor in Journalism, University of Wisconsin, 1973.

Career

Newswriter/announcer, Station WFAW, Fort Atkinson, 1973-1974; administrative assistant to Senator Robert W. Kasten, Wisconsin Senate, Madison, 1974-1975; administrative assistant to Senator Roger P. Murphy, Wisconsin Senate, Madison, 1975-1980; director governmental affairs, Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association, Madison, 1980-1987; editor Wisconsin Rural Electric Cooperative News, Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association, Madison, since 1987.

Achievements

• Perry James Baird has been listed as a noteworthy Editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Electric Cooperative Editorial Association, Madison Folk Music Society (secretary 1983, president 1984-1985, vice president 1986-1988).

Interests

• Avocation: folk music performer.

Connections

Married Marcia Adelyn Beane, May 26, 1973. Children: Colin James, Drew Craig, Joelle Adelyn.

Father:

James Stanley Baird

Mother:

Verna Noreen (Miller) Baird

Spouse:

Marcia Adelyn Beane

child:

Drew Craig Baird

child:

Colin James Baird

child:

Joelle Adelyn Baird