Jed is married to Dawn Welch and has three daughters, Jenna, Jordan, and Jayton. Their oldest, Jenna, graduated from Texas State University in Marketing and Advertising and got her masters from the University of Texas in Mass Communications. She lives and works in Houston, Texas for Chevron. She is married to Jeff Mysak, and they have one boy, Taylor. Jordan (girl) graduated from West Texas A&M (WTAMU) with her bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies. She is married to Jordan Easom (we call them Team Jordan) and they have three children, Jed, Josie, and Jeter. Jordan is a stay-at-home mom right now. Our youngest, Jayton, graduated from WTAMU with a double major in Biochemistry and Biology. She is married to Chris Chapa, and they live in the Fort Worth area. She works as a Psychiatric Physician Associate, in Denton, with Connections Wellness Group.
Jed and Dawn have lived in the Panhandle of Texas all of their lives. Dawn was employed by Canyon Independent School District as a computer/business teacher for 21years. She is currently retired and enjoys painting with Marsha Clements.
Church Affiliation: First Baptist Church – Active Deacon.
Organizations affiliated with:
Lion’s Club Canyon, Texas – Active Member
Canyon Economic Development Corporation (board member 2021)
Past:
Canyon City Commission (Commissioner and Mayor Pro-Tem 25 years), retired
Canyon Economic Development Board (Member), retired
Canyon Fire Department Volunteer (Fireman 15 years), retired
Canyon Fire Department Pension Board (Chairman), retired
Chamber of Commerce Board (Member), retired
Federal Emergency Management Association, Food & Shelter Board (Member), retired
Panhandle Regional Planning Commission Board (Member), retired
United Way of Amarillo & Canyon (Loaned & Account Executive 10 years), retired
Panhandle Association of Petroleum Landmen (PAPL), past member and past president
Employment:
British Petroleum: May 15, 1979 – 2020 (41 years of service)
ERA Courtyard Real Estate: 2004 – Present (Residential real estate representing sellers and buyers)
Educational Training and Specialization:
Education—Bachelor of Science, Wayland Baptist University, Amarillo, Texas, 1987 Texas Realtor® 2004
Specialization—Real Estate: Managing real estate needs and obligations
…Jed Welch