Background
Gunter, William Dawson was born on July 16, 1934 in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Son of William Dawson and Tillie Gunter.
Gunter, William Dawson was born on July 16, 1934 in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Son of William Dawson and Tillie Gunter.
Bachelor of Agricultural Science with high honors, U. Florida, 1956.
Teacher public schools, Live Oak and Orlando, Florida, 1956, 58; insurance agent, agency manager, Central Florida, 1959-1972; member, Florida State Senate, 1966-1972; member, United States Congress from 5th Florida district, 1973-1974; treasurer, insurance commissioner, State of Florida, Tallahassee, 1976-1988; Chief Executive Officer, chairman, Rogers-Atkins-Gunter & Associations Insurance, Inc., Tallahassee, since 1997; chief Executive officer, Bill Gunter & Associations (government consultant), Tallahassee, since 1989. Senior vice president Southland Equity Corporation, Orlando, Florida. President Southland Capital Investors, Inc., Orlando, 1975-1976.
Deacon Baptist Church. Board directors Central Florida Fair Association Served with United States Army. Member U. Florida National Alumni Association (president 1985-1986), Orlando Area Chamber of Commerce(past directory).
Married Teresa Arbaugh, June 26, 1971. Children— Bart, Joel, Rachel, Rebecca.