Background
Williams, Thomas Rice was born on September 14, 1928 in Atlanta. Son of George K. and Isabel (Rice) Williams.
Williams, Thomas Rice was born on September 14, 1928 in Atlanta. Son of George K. and Isabel (Rice) Williams.
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1950. Master of Science in Industrial Mgmt, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1954.
Industrial engineer, Dan River Mills, Danville, Virginia, 1950-1953;
director industrial engineering, Riegel Textile Corporation, Ware Shoals, South Carolina., 1954-1959;
vice president, Bruce Payne & Associations, Inc., New York City, 1959-1964;
assistant to president, Patchogue-Plymouth Company. New York City, 1964-1965;
from vice president to executive vice president, National City Bank, Cleveland, 1965-1972;
president, First National Bank Atlanta, 1972-1976;
chief Executive officer, Chairman of the Board, First National Bank Atlanta, 1976-1987;
president, First Atlanta Corporation (formerly First National Holding Corporation), 1974-1987;
Chairman of the Board, First Atlanta Corporation (formerly First National Holding Corporation), 1976-1987;
president, The Wales Group, Inc. Chairman 1st Wachovia corporation, 1985-1987.
Board directors Eastern Air Lines, Georgia Power, National Life Insurance Company, ConAgra, Inc., Bell South Corporation, Gerber Alley, American Software. Member development committee Massachusetts Institute of Technology Corporation.
Trustee Atlanta University Center, since 1977, Alexander-Tharpe Scholarship Fund, 1975-1976, Georgia Technology Foundation, since 1975, Agnes Scott College, 1975-1987, Atlanta Arts Alliance, since 1976, Emory University, Scottish Rite Hospital for Crippled Children, Shepherd Spinal Center, Southern Center for International Studies, National Conference of Christians and Jews, Fidelity Group of Mutual Funds, Fisher Business Systems, Information Management Technology Equifax Inc. Board directors Fulton County unit American Cancer Society, since 1973, Central Atlanta Progress. Treasurer United Way Metropolitan Atlanta, 1975-1977.
Advisory board Christian Council Metropolitan Atlanta, since 1977. Secretary, treasurer Committee for Economic Development, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Atlanta Music Fesitval Association, Atlanta Opera Endowment, Inc. Chairman corporation campaign United Negro College Fund.
Member Atlanta Chamber C. (past president), Gridiron Society, Capital City (Atlanta, governor 1977-1980), Piedmont Driving Club (Atlanta), Commerce Club (Atlanta, board directors since 1976, immediate past president), Peachtree Golf Club (Atlanta), Farmington Country Club, Rotary (board directors Atlanta chapter 1976-1979), Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
Married Loraine Plant, March 18, 1950. Children: Janet, Susan, Thomas Rice Junior.