Appointment of Jean Hails as a Member of the President's Advisory Committee on Women's Business Ownership

The President today announced his intention to appoint Jean Hails to be a member of the President's Advisory Committee on Women's Business Ownership. This is a new position.

Since 1981 she has been owner, chief executive officer, and treasurer of The Hails Companies, Inc, in Roswell, Ga. She was vice president, treasurer, and comptroller in 1970-1981. She was founding and charter member of the Georgia Chapter of the Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc.

She is married, has six children, and resides in Roswell, Ga. She was born April 23, 1940, in Princeton, Ala.