Background
Best, Willie Dean was born on January 22, 1938 in Goldsboro, North Carolina, United States. Son of Cornelius Jackson and Wilda May (Bartlette) Best.
Best, Willie Dean was born on January 22, 1938 in Goldsboro, North Carolina, United States. Son of Cornelius Jackson and Wilda May (Bartlette) Best.
Bachelor of Architecture, North Carolina State University, 1964.
Associate architect Leif Valand & Associates, Raleigh, North Carolina, 1964-1968. Partner Hakan-Best & Associates, Chapel Hill, 1968-1972. Principal W. Dean Best, American Institute of Architects, Architect, Raleigh, 1972-1976.
President, chairman board Best & Associates Inc., since 1976.
Member American Institute of Architects (president Raleigh section North Carolina chapter 1974-1975, board directors North Carolina chapter 1974-1975, various national committees). Clubs: North Ridge Country (Raleigh). Ocean Reef (Key Largo).
Married Marjorie Anne Spencer, August 3, 1958. Children: Matthew Spencer, Melissa Noble.