Background
Vereen, William Jerome was born on September 7, 1940 in Moultrie, Georgia, United States. Son of William Coachman and Mary Elizabeth Vereen.
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William Jerome Vereen
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Mgmt, Georgia Institute Technology, 1963.
Career
With, Riverside Manufacturing Company, Moultrie, since 1967;
from vice president to executive vice president, Riverside Manufacturing Company, 1970-1977;
president, Riverside Manufacturing Company, 1977-1984;
president, treasurer, Chief Executive Officer, Riverside Manufacturing Company, since 1984;
vice-president, director, Moultrie Cotton Mills, since 1969;
executive vice president, Riverside Industries, Inc., Moultrie, 1973-1977;
president, Riverside Industries, Inc., 1977-1984;
Chief Executive Officer, Riverside Industries, Inc., since 1984;
also director, Riverside Industries, Inc. Vice president Riverside Uniform Rentals, Inc., Moultrie, 1971-1980, president, 1980-1984, Chief Executive Officer, board directors. President Riverside Manufacturing Company (Ireland) Ltd., since 1977, Right Image Corporation, Riverside Manufacturing Company GmbH, Germany, since 1979, also Chief Executive Officer, director, 1984.
President, treasurer, Chief Executive Officer Georgia Rivers Corporation, Riverside Manufacturing Company (United Kingdom) Ltd. President, treasurer Chief Executive Officer, board directors Textile Clothing Technology Corporation. Chairholder Tyner eminent scholars, professor college human science Florida State University, 1993-1994, member college human science development board.
Board directors Georgia Power Company, Gerber Science, Inc., Blue Cross/Blue Shield Georgia, Cerulean Companies, Inc., Georgia Board Industry, Trade and Tourism, Georgia Research Alliance, Georgia Corporation Industrial Development. Member trilateral commission apparel labeling North American Free Trade Agreement. Southern regional director Nations Bank of Georgia, N.A.
Advisor textile and apparel tariffs and quotas unites states department State Board. Active Governor Development Council;member trade and tourism board Georgia Department Industry, since 1997.
Achievements
Membership
Board of directors Moultrie-Colquitt County (Georgia) Development Authority, 1973-1977, Moultrie-Colquitt County United Givers, 1968-1975, Moultrie Young Men’s Christian Association, 1968-1975, Colquitt County Cancer Society, 1969-1973. Trustee Cmty. Welfare Association Moultrie, since 1970, Pineland School, Moultrie, 1971-1975, Leadership Georgia, since 1972, Georgia Council Economics Education. Trustee American Apparel Education Foundation.
Advisory board Georgia Technology school of textile and fiber engineering. Elder 1st Presbyterian Church Captain United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1963-1967. Member International Apparel Federation (2d vice president, 1st vice president, board directors, Executive Committee, chairman 1991-1992), American Apparel Manufacturers Association (board directors, Executive Committee, education foundation committee, 2d vice chairman, chairman 1990-1991), National Association Uniform Manufacturers and Distbrs.
(board directors 1988-1991), American Apparel Education Foundation (vice president, trustee), Capital City Club (Atlanta), Commerce Club (Atlanta), SunsetCountry Club, Georgia Chamber of Commerce (vice chairman, board directors, member Executive Committee, chairman existing industry committee), Elks, Kiwanis, Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
Connections
Married Lula Evelyn King, June 9, 1963. Children: Elizabeth King, William Coachman.
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Nationality
American