Richard Simmons

Richard E. Simmons III (born c. 1954) is an author, former insurance executive, and founder of The Center for Executive Leadership.

Simmons earned a bachelor's degree in economics at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee in 1976 and studied risk management and insurance at Georgia State University in Atlanta. He spent 25 years in the Birmingham offices of Hilb, Rogal & Hamilton Co. (now Hilb, Rogal & Hobbs Co.), starting in sales, and concluding with a 10-year term as CEO.

In December 2000 Simmons founded the non-profit "The Center for Executive Leadership". He has published several books through his own Union Hill Publishing imprint.

Publications

• Simmons, Richard E. III (1993) Remembering the Forgotten God: The Search for Truth in the Modern World Atticus Press ISBN 9780944353028
• Simmons, Richard E. III (2005) Safe Passage: Thinking Clearly About Life and Death Reading Matter,
• Simmons, Richard E. III (2010) The True Measure of a Man: How Perception of Success, Achievement & Recognition Fail Men in Difficult Times. Union Hill Publishing ISBN 1939358116
• Simmons, Richard E. III (2013) Reliable Truth: The Validity of the Bible in an Age of Skepticism. Union Hill Publishing
• Simmons, Richard E. III (2014) A Life of Excellence: Wisdom for Effective Living. Union Hill Publishing
• Simmons, Richard E. III (2015) Sex at First Sight: Understanding Modern Hookup Culture Union Hill Publishing
• Simmons, Richard E. III (2016) Wisdom: Life's Great Treasure. Union Hill Publishing
• Simmons, Richard E. III (2018) The Reason for Life: Why Did God Put Me Here? Union Hill Publishing
• Simmons, Richard E. III (2018) The Power of a Humble Life: Quiet Strength in an Age of Arrogance Union Hill Publishing
• Simmons, Richard E. III (2020) Walking By Faith Through a Pandemic Union Hill Publishing

References

• Tuttle, Sarah (January 26, 2017) "Resident releases his 7th book, ‘Wisdom: Life’s Great Treasure’." The Homewood Star

External links

• Richard E. Simmons III website