He grew up in a tiny community just outside of Jonesboro, Ark. Bailey earned his bachelor’s degree from Arkansas State University and his DVM and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He is a diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Pathologists. His research interests focus on laboratory animal research, particularly in the area of oncology and drug development, and diseases of production animals, such as poultry, swine and cattle. Bailey and his wife, Tracei Holder, a native Oklahoman and DVM, are thrilled to be in Stillwater, Okla. They enjoy most outdoor activities, but particularly fly fishing and hiking.