John Michael Garner

Background

Garner, John Michael was born on July 17, 1935 in Miami, Florida, United States. Son of James Geston and Mary Alberta (Willis) Garner.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Washington and Lee University, 1957; Bachelor of Laws, Washington and Lee University, 1960.

Career

Since practiced in Miami vice president, Garner Insurance Agency, Inc., Miami, 1960-1971; president, Garner Insurance Agency, Inc., 1971-1995; vice president, Garner Mortgage Company, Miami, 1960-1971; president, Garner Mortgage Company, 1971-1995; vice president, First State Bank of Miami (formerly Little River Bank & Trust Company), 1963-1971; executive vice president, First State Bank of Miami (formerly Little River Bank & Trust Company), 1971-1972; president, chief Executive officer, First State Bank of Miami (formerly Little River Bank & Trust Company), 1972-1978; chairman, chief Executive officer, First State Bank of Miami (formerly Little River Bank & Trust Company), 1979-1981. Chairman Barnett Mortgage Company subsidiary Barnett Banks Florida, 1982-1986, Tele-Link, Inc., 1982-1992, Aquamerica, Inc., 1987-1992. Executive vice president, director First State Banking Corporation.

Director Barnett Bank of S. Florida, N.A., State Mutual Insurance Company.

Achievements

• John Michael Garner has been listed as a noteworthy Investment company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Crippled Children's Society Dade County, 1965-1967. Member Florida Crippled Children's Commission, 1969-1970. Trustee Barry University, Miami Country Day School.

Member Orange Bowl Committee Served with Army of the United States, 1958. Member Rod and Reel Club (Miami Beach, Florida), Lake Taxaway Country Club (North Carolina), Plantation Country Club, Kiwanis, Phi Alpha Delta, Sigma Chi.

Connections

Married Martha Joyce Cooper, July 12, 1985. 1 child, Mary Elizabeth. Stepchildren: Lee Thomas Cooper II, Amy Denise Cooper.

Father:

James Geston Garner

Mother:

Mary Alberta (Willis) Garner

Spouse:

Martha Joyce Cooper

child:

Mary Elizabeth Garner

child:

Amy Denise Cooper Garner

child:

Lee Thomas Cooper II Garner