Background
Williamson, Michael Joe was born on February 5, 1944 in Russellville, Arkansas, United States. Son of John Robert and Dorothy Lee (McGraw) Williamson.
Williamson, Michael Joe was born on February 5, 1944 in Russellville, Arkansas, United States. Son of John Robert and Dorothy Lee (McGraw) Williamson.
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, Bachelor of Business Administration, University Missouri, 1967. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1969. Postgraduate, St. Louis University.
Management trainee International Basic Economy Corporation, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1968. Systems analyst Butler Manufacturing Company, Kansas City, Missouri, 1969-1970. Vice president, treasurer Lake St. Louis (Missouri) Investment Corporation, 1971-1975.
Senior vice president 1st National Bank Clayton (Missouri), 1975-1980. President, Chief Executive Officer Empire Bank, Springfield, Missouri, since 1980. Also board directors.
Board directors Ozarks Public television. Member executive committee St. John's Health Systems, Inc. Chairman Community Task Force.
President, board directors Junior Achievement Ozarks, Springfield, 1984-1985, Burrell Community Mental Health Center, Springfield, 1985-1986, Ozarks Council, Boy Scouts American, Springfield, 1987-1989. Chairman United Way of Ozarks, Springfield, 1990, Springfield Business Development Corporation, 1990, Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame, 1990-1991. First lieutenant United States Army Ordnance Corporation, 1970-1971.
Member Missouri Bankers Association (Chairman, Board Of Directors, chairman bank management committee 1986), Young President Organisation, Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce (president of the board directors 1987-1989, Springfieldian award 1993), Rotary (president Springfield S.E. Club), Friends of the Zoo (board directors), Model T Ford Club (president 1991).
Married Carol Lynn Luther, November 26, 1965. Children: Sean Michael, Brian McGraw.