Background
Harrelson, Thomas William was born on August 10, 1943 in Kinston, North Carolina, United States. Son of John Todd and Virginia Myrtle (Simmons) Harrelson.
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Thomas William Harrelson
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Education
Bachelor of Science, United States Merchant Marine Academy, 1966; Master of Business Administration, U. Houston, 1982.
Career
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1962; advanced through grades to lieutenant commander, United States Navy ships officer, Grace Line, New York City, 1966-1968; assistant to president, United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York, 1969-1971; assistant to president, Delta Steamship Lines, New Orleans, 1971-1974; vice president, Delta Steamship Lines, New Orleans, 1974-1980; director marketing, Hydrol Company, Houston, 1980-1982; president, owner, The EmBA Group Inc., Houston, 1983-1987; president, owner, The EmBA Group Inc., Savannah, Georgia, since 1987; president, owner, American Freight Founders, Savannah, since 1990.
Achievements
Membership
Member Belle Meade (Louisiana) Community Association, 1972-1975, American Diabetes Association, Georgia, since 1987. Chairman National Martime Council, 1975-1979. Lieutenant commander of The United States Navy Reserve, 1966-1974.
Member of the United States Propeller Club, Transportation Club, First City Club, Southern Yacht Club, Bacon Park Tennis Club, Southbridge Golf Club, Kingwood Country Club, Maritime Trade Council.
Interests
Connections
Married Sharon Lynne Ingram, August 7, 1966 (divorced August 1974). Children: Kathryn Lynne, Virginia Alma.
