John William Townes

Background

Townes, John William was born on May 31, 1958 in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. Son of Bob J. and Addie (Ray) Townes.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Administrative Management, Clemson University, 1981.

Career

With, Piedmont Travel, Inc., Greenville, South Carolina., since 1981; now president, Piedmont Travel, Inc., Greenville, South Carolina.

Achievements

• John William Townes has been listed as a noteworthy travel company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member community fund United Way, Greenville, 1995-1996, chairman allocations panel, 1996-1997. Member American Heart Association (president of the board directors 1993-1994, Outstanding Achievement award 1989), Greenville Chamber of Commerce (chairman membership blitz 1997).

Interests

• Avocations: golf, fly fishing, cigars, Harley-Davidsons.

Connections

Married Kathy Wright, September 9, 1984. Children: Robert Taylor, William Rivers, Hunter Wright.

Father:

Bob J. Townes

Mother:

Addie (Ray) Townes

Spouse:

Kathy Wright

child:

Robert Taylor Townes

child:

William Rivers Townes

child:

Hunter Wright Townes