Background
Hyers, Kemper Kent was born on July 8, 1929 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Son of Samuel Kent and Carlotta (Johnson) Hyers.
Hyers, Kemper Kent was born on July 8, 1929 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Son of Samuel Kent and Carlotta (Johnson) Hyers.
The Citadel; University of South Carolina (Bachelor of Science, 1952. Bachelor of Laws 1956). New York University. Phi Delta Phi (Magister, 1956).
Director, National Railroad Trial Counsel, 1970 1971. Member, Board of Directors, Virginia Chamber of Commerce, 1983 1987. Who’s Who in Transporation, 1963-1987.
Chairman, Corporate Counsel Section, Richmond Bar Association, 1973. Colonel. Civil Air Patrol, National Legislative Committee. since 1985. Director, Executive Committee, National Railroad Trial Counsel Association, 1974.
[Lieutenant (junior grade), United States Navy, 1952-1955. Commander, United States Navy Reserve].
Claim agent Seaboard Air Line R.R., Charleston, 1956-1963, assistant general claims attorney Richmond, Virginia, 1963-1967, general claims attorney, 1967-1973, assistant general solicitor claims and torts litigation, 1973-1975, general solicitor, 1975-1978, director state government affairs, 1979-1982, assistant vice president legal public affairs Washington, 1971-1972, vice president government relations Jacksonville, Florida, 1983-1985. Vice president CSX Corporation, Richmond, Virginia, 1987-1988. Of counsel McQuire, Woods, Battle and Boothe, since 1988.
Served to Commander United States Naval Reserve. Member American Bar Association, Richmond Bar Association, Virginia Bar Association, Interstate Commerce Commission, Naval Reserve Association Clubs: Country of Virginia, Bull and Bear (Richmond). Lodges: Masons, Order of Eastern Star.
Married Audie Delores Martin, January 20, 1962. Children: Kemper Kent Johnson, William Borden Martin, Samuel Thomas Campbell. Married Courtney George Hyers, October 26, 1991.