ABBEVILLE, AL, July 06, 2020 /24-7PressRelease/ -- James W. Rane has been inducted into Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Having accrued more than four and a half decades of inimitable experience in the field of legal services and retail lumber products, Mr. Rane has garnered a laudable reputation as the president and chief executive officer of Great Southern Wood Preserving since 1970. As a dedicated leader, he has developed the company into a holding venture that owns and is affiliated with a diverse portfolio of companies operating in domestic and international markets in the building industry. Mr. Rane oversees products production, manufacturing and distribution, sawmill operations and transportation and logistics through trucking operations.
Holding a Bachelor of Business Administration from Auburn University and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the Samford University Cumberland School of Law, Mr. Rane initially established his own law practice, James W. Rane Attorney at Law, in 1971. He likewise earned distinction as a judge in Henry County, Alabama, between 1973 and 1977. ln addition, Mr. Rane founded the Jimmy Rane Foundation, which provides college scholarships. He also serves on the board of Auburn University and the board of Abbeville United Methodist Church.
For his accomplishments as a business leader, Mr. Rane was recently bestowed with the Newcomen Society of Alabama Award. In accounting for his professional success, he credits a propensity for hard working values, honesty and diligence. Mr. Rane maintains his professional affiliation with the American Bar Association, the Alabama Bar Association and the American Wood Preservers Association. Looking toward the future, he aspires to continue growing his business.
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