J.O. Bailey

J.O. Bailey is the current Director of Food & Beverage at Walton Arts Center. Prior to joining Walton Arts Center, Mr. Bailey was with Levy Restaurants from January 2020 to February 2022, where they served as Assistant Director of Operations.

Mr. Bailey's professional experience also includes a role as Senior Specialist Health & Safety Training at Tyson Foods from December 2017 to February 2019, and Assistant Director at War Memorial Stadium from January 2015 to December 2017.

Before embarking on their career in food and beverage management, Mr. Bailey was an assistant professor at Arkansas Tech University from January 2010 to December 2014.

J.O. Bailey has a Master of Science in Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management from Arkansas Tech University and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of Tampa. They also have Birkman Signature Certification.

J.O. Bailey reports to Peter B. Lane, President & CEO. J.O. Bailey works with Jon Downey - Director of Technology Systems, Becky Brink - VP, Development, and Alex Newby - Technical Director. A direct report to J.O. Bailey is and Maurie Edwards - Food & Beverage Manager.