William J. "Bill" Rankin

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Personal Information

W. J. “Bill” Rankin of Brenham is retired after serving as CFO of Blue Bell Creameries for over 30 years. Prior to Blue Bell, he served 6 years as a United States Air Force pilot and was honorably discharged. He is a member and past president of the Brenham Noon Lions Club and the Washington County A&M Club. Previously, he served as a board member and president of the Boys and Girls Club of Washington County, Lutheran Social Services of the South, and Brenham ISD. He is a member of Abiding Word Lutheran Church, where he served on the council and as president, and he is a member of the Gideons. Rankin received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas A&M University and a Master of Business Administration from Sul Ross State University, and he is a Texas Certified Public Accountant.