JA Savannah Business Hall of Fame
Congratulations to William T. (Bill) Daniel Jr., Principal of Lassiter Investments, LLC, and retired Vice President & General Counsel of Vaden Automotive, as well as Benny H. Curl, Chairman Emeritus of Byrd Cookie Company, on their induction into the Laureate Society at the JA Savannah Business Hall of Fame. The annual event highlights the careers and public service of some of the area’s most exceptional individuals. The honorees are selected based on their outstanding business accomplishments as well as their extensive support of Coastal Georgia’s community.
Save the date for the 26th Annual JA Savannah Business Hall Friday, November 6, 2026.
Congratulations 2025 Laureates
Benny H. Curl
2025 Laureate
William (Bill) T. Daniel, Jr.
2025 Laureate
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