William Thomas Rountree

Background

Rountree, William Thomas was born on June 13, 1954 in Dawson, Georgia, United States. Son of Carl and Clara (Payne) Rountree.

Education

Bachelor in Journalism, University Georgia, 1976.

Career

Reporter, The Dawson (Georgia) News, 1976-1977; advertising manager, The Dawson (Georgia) News, 1977; associate editor, The Dawson (Georgia) News, 1978-1984; executive editor, The Dawson (Georgia) News, 1984-1985; editor, public, The Dawson (Georgia) News, since 1985. Board of directors Bank of Dawson.

Achievements

• William Thomas Rountree has been listed as a noteworthy Publisher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Georgia Press Association (member board managers 1987-1990, board directors 1997), Terrell County Chamber of Chamber (board directors), Dawson Country Club (board directors).

Interests

• Avocations: hunting, fishing, golf.

Connections

Married.

Father:

Carl Rountree

Mother:

Clara (Payne) Rountree