Name: Derrick Williams
Title: Rutherford County Regional President
Company name: First Tennessee Bank
Web site: Firsttennessee.com
Address: 305 W. Northfield Blvd. Murfreesboro
Time in current position: 4 months
What does your company produce? First Tennessee is a full-service provider of financial advice and products to meet the complete financial needs of consumers and businesses. Established in 1864, the company is one of the oldest Tennessee based National Banks in our state.
What is your basic business philosophy? First Tennessee’s value equation is based on providing outstanding convenience, service and advice, balanced with superior products. Our current tag line, “Powering Your Dreams” embraces our philosophy of delivering our products using a team approach centered on sound financial advice to our customers. Our philosophy of FirstPower enables our employees to execute this philosophy from a position of “doing the right thing” and taking ownership of their decisions.
What is your proudest business achievement? Both my current position of being the Regional President for Rutherford County and my previous position as Commercial Banking Division Manager for Davidson and Williamson County are milestones in my career thus far.
What led you to Murfreesboro? I welcomed the opportunity to be president in a great growing community like Murfreesboro and Rutherford County. I have worked both directly and indirectly with our Rutherford County market for 10 years.
What is your educational background? I received my bachelor’s degree from Tennessee State University and my MBA from Atlanta University.
Where are you originally from? Memphis.
What do you do for fun? I enjoy watching and playing sports, such as basketball, baseball, football and golf.
Tell us about your family: My wife Ann and I have been married for 10 years and we have a son Caleb.
Who was your mentor? I have had several mentors throughout my career who have helped to form my professional and personal perspectives. Currently, from a business standpoint, it would be a good friend of mine who works at our corporate banking office. Outside of business, my dad, who passed away in August, was a tremendous influence in my life. He taught me the importance of integrity and faith in God.
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