William Mims, a member of Billingsley Baptist Church for 19 years, was elected the Alabama National Guard warrant officer of the year.
Mims, who has served as Billingsley Baptist’s treasurer since 2006, is chief warrant officer 3 and works as a human resources specialist in the National Guard.
Nominated in March 2012 by Col. Christopher J. Morgan, deputy chief of staff of personnel of the Alabama National Guard, Mims received the award in late spring of 2012 in Huntsville.
He traveled to Reno, Nev., on Sept. 10 to attend the National Guard of the United States General Conference and to represent Alabama and bring forward Alabama National Guard issues.
Mims, who went through basic training as a self-described 35-year-old “old man,” earned the rank of warrant officer after five years and three months. At age 40, Mims became chief warrant officer 3, his current position. He also served a one-year tour in Iraq in 2004.
“[William] is a tremendous guy,” Billingsley Pastor Tom Taylor said. “He’s a solid Christian; he lives his faith. … He looks at his job as more of a ministry. … He’s very humble and modest.”
Taylor recognized Mims’ achievement in front of the congregation and plans to honor him further in the future.
Mims and his wife, Lora, have two children.
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