John Baines
Denton Rotary Five Avenues of Service
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD (THE BROCK AWARD) John Baines 2017
Community Service encourages every Rotarian to find ways to improve the quality of life for people in their communities and to serve the public interest.
John graduated from the University of Houston in 1977 with a degree in Business, and from the University of North Texas in 1981 with an MBA in Accounting, Business Management, and Systems Design. He received his CPA certification in 1983. After spending more than 10 years working for Fortune 100 companies, John opened his own practice in Denton in 1986. He resides in Denton with his wife, Tracey. He has two children, and four grandchildren.
Past Chairman of the Texas Association of Black Chambers
Past Chairman of Denton County Friends of the Family
Past Chairman of United Way of Denton County
Past Board Member of Channel 13/Channel 2 KERA
Past Board Member of Denton Chamber of Commerce
Past Board Member of Public Utility Board - City of Denton
Past Board Member of Serve Denton
Board Member of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
Denton Chamber of Commerce Member
Member of Denton Black Chamber of Commerce - Treasurer
Member TSCPA Board
Motivational Speaker
Children's Storyteller
Talented singer for miscellaneous occasions