Howard Bayless

Howard J. Bayless III (born 1965 in Birmingham) is the corporate director of development at Bradford Health Services, a director of Equality Alabama, and, in 2007 was elected to fill the unexpired term of Birmingham Board of Education District 3 representative Mike Higginbotham, who resigned earlier in the year.

Bayless grew up in the East Lake neighborhood and graduated from Banks High School in 1983. He went on to the University of Montevallo where he earned his bachelor of science in psychology. He earned his master's in health services administration from Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania.

Bayless began working for Bradford in 1989 as a counselor and case manager and has risen through the ranks to director of development.

As a candidate for the Board of Education, Bayless emphasized the need for community involvement, partnerships with business, and financial accountability in improving the school system. He defeated challenger Earnest Lumpkin by a count of 4,059 to 1,154 votes.

References

• Coman, Victoria L. (October 10, 2007) "Newcomer Bayless wins seat with 4,059 votes." Birmingham News.

External links

• Howard Bayless campaign website