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 fair and forthright champion of the Georgia consumer - fighting to keep utility rates reasonable while maintaining a strong climate for economic development. Baker has worked aggressively to develop competitive markets for utility services, reduce regulation, and expand toll free calling throughout the state. He was elected to a third term in November 2004. 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. While he later entered private practice, he continued to seek opportunities to make an impact on people's lives - a goal he has accomplished during his tenure on the PSC. Bobby Baker has been recognized on numerous occasions by both Georgia Trend magazine and the Atlanta Business Chronicle 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, the former Joselyn Butler, were married in 2001.

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