James Bryan "Jimmy" Williams Sr.

we had problems with the atlanta biltmore and a powerful giant like jimmy williams sr. who helped the poor at grady hospital was an unselfish saint.

Mr. Williams was the ultimate leader who earned, rather than declared his leadership. As a new TCB hire back in 1985 I was introduced to him in passing and several weeks later I bumped into him on the elevator and he greeted me by first name and asked how I was doing. He was also notorious for presenting the company´s financials to internal officer meetings without referring to any notes or "cheat sheets." His behind the scenes leadership was in line with Mr. Woodruff´s thoughts on receiving...