Last name: Jimarr Williams

Age: 36

Place of birth/where you grew up: Eastover

Where do you live now? Fayetteville

Employer: Methodist University

Job title: Director of Academic and Career Counseling, the position involves leading a team of academic and career counselors who guide students through their educational journey and help them achieve their educational and career goals.

Who are your immediate family members? wife, Charmagne Williams; and his son, Jordan Williams

Education: East Carolina University, BS; University of Troy, MS; Walden University, Ph.D. (in progress)

What community and professional groups are you affiliated with? National Academic Advising Association (NACADA); National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE); and National Leadership and Success Society (NSLS)

Here is the list :Meet the Fayetteville Observer 40 Under 40 Award Winners for 2022

What are your guiding principles? Truth, virtue and love

How do you volunteer in the community? I have previously volunteered with Fayetteville Parks and Recreation as a youth basketball and soccer coach; North Carolina Special Olympics (SONC)

Who has helped you succeed in your life and career? My family has supported me throughout my life and career.

What goal would you like to achieve before you turn 40? I would like to get my doctorate. and write and publish a book before turning 40.

What’s your favorite book ? “The Last Lecture” by Randy Pausch

What are your hobbies? Reading, playing video games with my son and spending time with my family and friends.

What is your most valuable asset? My loving family, including my supportive wife and son.

If you had a theme song for your life, what would it be? “Celebration” by Kool and the gang