Background
Ernest, Albert Devery was born on June 7, 1930 in Mobile, Alabama, United States. Son of Albert Devery and Dorothy (Griffith) Ernest.
Ernest, Albert Devery was born on June 7, 1930 in Mobile, Alabama, United States. Son of Albert Devery and Dorothy (Griffith) Ernest.
Bachelor of Arts, University Virginia, 1954; certified advanced management program, Harvard University, 1974.
Management trainee, St. Regis Paper Company. New York City, 1954;
assistant to vice president, timberlands division, St. Regis Paper Company. New York City, 1958-1961;
founder, president, Albert Ernest Enterprises, investment and management consultant, Jacksonville, Florida, 1961-1976
founder, president, Allied Timber Company, Jacksonville, 1965-1974;
executive vice president, Barnett Bank of Jacksonville, 1976-1977;
president, chief Executive officer, Barnett Bank of Jacksonville, 1977-1982;
senior executive, Barnett Banks of Florida, Inc., 1982-1984;
vice chairman, director, Barnett Banks of Florida, Inc., since 1984;
president, chief Executive officer, Barnett Bank of South Florida, 1982-1983;
also board directors, member management Executive Committee, Barnett Bank of South Florida
president, chief operating officer, Barnett Banks, Inc., Jacksonville, 1988-1990;
principal, Albert Ernest Enterprises, Jacksonville, since 1991.
Board directors Florida Rock Industries, Inc., FRP Properties, Emerald Funds, Stein Mart, Inc., The Regency Group, Palmer & Cay/Carswell.
Board of directors Channel 7, 1978-1980, Jacksonville Community Council, Inc., 1978-1980, Cummer Gallery Art, 1979-1990, president, 1981. Board directors Jacksonville Symphony Association, 1979-1981, trustee, since 1989. Trustee Jacksonville U., 1975-1988.
President Leadership Jacksonville, 1977-1978, board directors, 1977-1981. Trustee Southside Country Day School, 1971-1978, president, 1974-1976. Member Executive Committee United Way, Jacksonville, 1978-1983, campaign chairman, 1981-1982, president, 1983.
Board directors, department finance Episcopal Diocese. Chairman Episcopal Foundation Diocese of Florida. Member American Bankers Association, Florida Bankers Association, Florida Forestry Association (dir.1961-1976, president 1973-1974), Forest Farmers Association (board directors 1960-1976, president 1970-1972), Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce (president 1982), University of Virginia College Arts and Sciences Alumni Council, The Conference Board, World Business Council, Farmington Country Club, Harvard Club (New York City), River Club (director 1978-1980), Timuquana Country Club, Ponte Vedra Club, Boar's Head Sports Club.
Married Donna Barnett Sims, November 20, 1954. Children: Albert Devery III, Lise Sims.