Tree

This is the moving memoir of an inspiring man: his accomplishments, passions and challenges. Told with simple honesty, Tree’s story takes the reader from his happy Norfolk upbringing through profound watersheds like the suicide of his father and the loss of his eye to cancer. He recounts his “Renaissance man” vocations (archeologist/ oil speculator/ motel owner/CEO) and avocations (flounder fisherman to oenophile!). Take a walk of faith with Tree as he recounts his journey to meet his God and read the foundational truths that have guided and served him throughout his life.

William F. “Tree” Rountree, Jr. was a lifelong resident of Hampton Roads, Virginia. He graduated with a BA from The College of William & Mary and attended graduate school at Florida State University, Oklahoma University,  ODU and received a Master’s of Finance from Dartmouth College.

Tree began his banking career at United Virginia Bank, then moved to First &Merchants Bank and Bank of America, later founding Monarch Bank, serving as president, CEO and director. Tree’s community service includes chairman of the Four Cities United Way, president of ODU’s Educational Foundation, board vice chairman  of Cape Henry Collegiate School, chairman of the Eastern Virginia Medical School Foundation, chairman of the Virginia Beach Neptune Festival, and board president of the Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation.

His honors include 2010 Business Hallof Fame, the John Krueger Outstanding Volunteer Award, Horizons HR Roast & Toast Honoree and Norfolk’s Outstanding Young Man of the Year. Tree served on the vestry at Galilee Church and now serves and attends Spring Branch Community Church.
He was married to Virginia (Ginna) and has two sons, Will and Ben, and two dogs. He resided at the North End of Virginia Beach.