Richard E. Simmons

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Founder and Executive Director — The Center for Executive Leadership

Richard E. Simmons, III founded The Center for Executive Leadership in 2002, after a 28 year career in the insurance industry. Many of those years were spent with Hilb, Rogal & Hamilton, where he served as CEO. Richard is the Executive Director of The Center, where he teaches men’s bible studies, counsels individuals, and oversees a talented group of professional and personal counselors. He is a frequent public speaker and published author. Richard has a Economics Degree from University of the South. Richard is married and has three children.

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Reflections on the Existence of God: A Series of Essays

This book is a series of short essays seeking to answer life's most enduring question: Does God exist? I have attempted to craft a book that is well r...

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