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Bobby Baker was first elected to the Public Service Commission in 1992, and was the first Republican elected to a statewide constitutional office since Reconstruction.
Since that time, he has established a reputation as a champion of the Georgia consumer – fighting for fair utility rates and working to create a competitive business climate. In 1994, Baker became the first Republican to serve as the Commission’s chairman.
Bobby Baker grew up in DeKalb County and attended DeKalb County public schools. He went on to graduate from Oglethorpe University with honors and receive his law degree from the University of Georgia.
After graduating from law school, Bobby Baker joined the Southeastern Legal Foundation, a regional conservative public interest law firm. He later entered private practice.
Bobby Baker’s interest in government has always been strong. In high school and throughout college, he volunteered on numerous campaigns – working for Republican leaders who he believed could make a difference. He was recruited by state Republican leaders to run for the Public Service Commission in 1992, and had the privilege of both being on the ballot and sharing victory that year with the late United States Senator Paul Coverdell.
Bobby Baker has been recognized by both Georgia Trend magazine and the Atlanta Business Chronicle on several occasions as one of the city and state’s most influential leaders. He has served on the board of directors for the Georgia Center for Advanced Telecommunications Technology (GCATT) and also as Vice-Chairman of the Gwinnett County Planning Commission.
Bobby and his wife, Joselyn, were married in 2001. |
