Background
Cook, Rodney Mims was born on March 23, 1924 in Atlanta. Son of James Leslie and Bess (Mims) Cook.
insurance executive consultant
Cook, Rodney Mims was born on March 23, 1924 in Atlanta. Son of James Leslie and Bess (Mims) Cook.
Bachelor, Washington and Lee University, 1947.
Agent, State Mutual, Atlanta, 1947-1953; field representative, Guardian Life Insurance Company, Atlanta, since 1953. Senior sales consultant Guardian Life Insurance Company. New York City, since 1979.
Member board of visitors Oglethorp University, Atlanta, 1977-1979. Member Republican National Committee, Georgia, 1977-1979. State representative Georgia House of Representatives, 1965-1972.
Alderman City of Atlanta, 1961-1969. State chairman Republican Party, Georgia, 1977-1979. Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946, PTO. Member Atlanta Humane Society (president 1975-1976, 87-89, board directors since 1965), Washington & Lee University National Alumni Association (president 1962-1963), Guardian Life National Leader's Club (president 1963-1964), Piedmont Driving Club, Sconti Golf Club, Millon Dollar Round Table, Atlanta Estate Planning Council, PHi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa.
Children: Jody, Rodney Mims Junior, Laura. Married Sidney Adamson, May 14, 1977.