Background
Williamson, John Alexander was born on February 5, 1918 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Son of John Kelly and Mary (Lee) Williamson.
John Alexander Williamson Edit Profile
John Alexander Williamson, American data processing executive. Decorated Silver Star, Legion of Merit; recipient Distinguished Alumni award Birminghan Southern College, 1982, Silver Beaver award Boy Scouts American, 1991.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Birmingham Southern College, 1935. Master in Math, Birmingham Southern College, 1939. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Birmingman Southern College, 1991.
Career
Enlisted United States Navy, 1940, advanced through grades to captain, 1946, retired, 1954. District manager motor division Chevrolet, Mobile, Alabama, 1946-1947. Sales manager Drennen Motor Company, Birmingham, 1952-1956.
President, chairman Consultant Company, 1956-1984, Key Royal Auto Company, Birmingham, 1964-1988, Dyatron Corporation, Birmingham, from 1965, also board directors, 1965-1989. President, chairman Sungard Corporation, from 1989. Consultant in field.
Membership
Board directors Birmingham Boys Club, since 1961, Boy Scouts American, since 1984. Republican state finance chairman senatorial race, 1982-1983. President Re-Entry Ministries, since 1988.
Member Shoal Creek Club, Birmingham Country Club.
Interests
Connections
Married Jean Cochran, February 14, 1948. Children: John A. Junior, Wendy Martin, Maggie Brooke.
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Born
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Died
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Nationality
American
Education
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1935
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1939
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1991
Career
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retired, Enlisted United States Navy
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president, Sungard Corporation
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chairman, Sungard Corporation
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1940
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1946 - 1947
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1946
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1952 - 1956
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1956 - 1984
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