Robert Charles "Charlie" Loudermilk interview, August 17, 2011

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Identifier: Y016_LoudermilkR_20110817

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Robert Charles Loudermilk oral history interview

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Scope and Contents

Interviewed by Andrea Young, Teresa Taylor, and Bob Hope. In this interview, Robert C. Loudermilk discusses race relations in Atlanta, the Action Forum, and local Black leadership. He discusses the roles of various Atlanta leaders in shaping local governance, such as Sam Massell, William Hartsfield, and Andrew Young. He describes the Atlanta Way, the process of getting the Olympic Games, and the construction of Underground Atlanta. Finally, he discusses Atlanta's history, its role in the Civil Rights Movement, and the establishment of MARTA.

Dates

Creation: August 17, 2011

Creator

Loudermilk, Charlie (Interviewee, Person)

Restrictions on Access

Available in Reading Room and online.

Biographical Note

Robert C. “Robin” Loudermilk, Jr. is President and Chief Executive Officer of The Loudermilk Companies, an asset-based real estate development, investment, and management company in Atlanta, GA. Prior to founding LCO, Robin served as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Aaron’s, Inc. (NYSE: AAN). Prior to his career with Aaron’s, Inc., he worked for Coldwell Banker Commercial Real Estate Services and subsequently Stratton Construction, Inc. Robin is currently on the Boards of Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC), The Atlanta Police Foundation as Chairman, Shepherd Spinal Center, Urban Land Institute (ULI), Capital Markets Council, Buckhead Community Improvement District (Buckhead CID), Livable Buckhead, Midtown Community Improvement District (Midtown CID) and Midtown Alliance. He founded the Buckhead Alliance, a public safety organization, and is a member of the Downtown Atlanta Rotary Club and a former member of the Young Presidents’ Organization. A native of Atlanta, GA, Robin is an alum of The Lovett School and attended The University of Alabama, where he earned a degree in General Business Administration.