William Evans Sumner

Background

Sumner,, William Evans was born on July 4, 1948 in Tampa, Florida, United States. Son of William Evans and Margaret (Walker) Sumner.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1970.

Career

Export manager Dantzler Lumber & Export Company, Jacksonville, Florida, 1970-1980. Vice president Vernon Townsend Lumber Company, 1980-1986. President Sumner Forest Products, since 1986.

Politics

The state should not use its authority to promote any particular religious belief. It should allow people practice their own religious convictions.

Views

God enables every person to resist evil, by accepting forgiveness and liberation, and willing to be open to the Holy Spirit.

Membership

Member South Lumber Exporters Association (treasurer 1984-1985), West Jacksonville Rotary, Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, South Lumber Manufacturers Association.

Connections

Married Mary Hiatt, July 24, 1968. Children: William Evans III, Robert Walker.

Father:

William Evans Sumner,

Mother:

Margaret (Walker) Sumner,

Spouse:

Mary Hiatt

child:

William Evans III Sumner,

child:

Robert Walker Sumner,