Jim Watson

Profile Updated: April 10, 2014

Residing In:	Myrtle Beach, SC USA

Spouse/Partner:	Lou Massey Watson

Occupation:	Consultant/Expert Witness

Children:	Bill, born 1974, Elizabeth born 1976

Military Service:	USMCR

Send Jim a private message

- how long have you, or did you, work for the bank, and in what area(s)

I started with Wachovia in 1963 as a management trainee in Charlotte. After six months as a trainee, I was assigned to the Time Payment (Sales Finance) Department in Asheboro and in Charlotte. In 1968 I opened the Hovis Road office in Charlotte and served as its first manager. In 1970 I opened the Kenilworth office in Charlotte and served as its first manager. In 1977 I was transferred to the Southpark office in Charlotte and served as manager. In 1979 I was transferred to the Corporate Banking Department in Charlotte and served as a Commercial Mortgage Loan officer. I resigned in 1994 to work for the Anchor Bank in Myrtle Beach as the bank's Senior Loan Officer. I retired in 2006.

Comment

Profile Questions: Show Jim's Profile Questions and Answers

Jim's Latest Interactions

Hide Comments

Jim Watson

Jim Watson has a birthday today.

Oct

Oct 07, 2024 at 4:33 AM

Jim Watson

Jim Watson has a birthday today.

Oct 07, 2023 at 4:33 AM

Jim Watson

Jim Watson has a birthday today.

Oct 07, 2022 at 4:33 AM

Jim Watson

Jim Watson has left an In Memory comment for Mickey Dry.

Oct 15, 2021 at 4:06 PM

During my first week working with Wachovia in Charlotte, I was assigned to Mickey Dry to learn how to make time payment loans. Yep--it was a long time ago. One of the first applications that I processed was from an applicant that did not qualify for a loan. Mickey instructed me to calll the customer and decline the loan. I followed his instructions. Here is the conversation and Mickey's response: "Mr. XXX. I am calling about your loan application. I have bad news for you. We are not going to make you this loan.".

I will never forget Mickey's reaacttion after I hung up. "Jim, that was TERRIBLE.'. Never say "We have bad news for you.". That was insulting and inappropriate. You must learn to be kind and pleasant to your customers ALWAYS. That resposnse was not kind and pleasant."

Well, I learned that lesson and many other lessons from Mickey. Mickey was a wonderful teacher and friend. We will miss him forever. Jim Watson

Jim Watson

Jim Watson has a birthday today.

Oct 07, 2021 at 4:33 AM

Jim Watson

Jim Watson has a birthday today.

Oct 07, 2020 at 4:33 AM

Jim Watson

Jim Watson posted a message. New comment added.

Apr 27, 2020 at 5:02 PM

Posted on: Apr 27, 2020 at 4:32 PM

Hi Joe! Just saw your update. Glad you are doing well. One of my best Wachovia memories was the day that we went water skiing. Remember? My best to you, Jim Watson

Jim Watson

Jim Watson has a birthday today.

Oct 07, 2019 at 4:34 AM