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Milton J. Womack
Founder, Milton J. Womack Inc. • 1926-2003 • 2000 Hall of Fame winner • Born in Baton Rouge
During his 45-year tenure, Womack built some of the most recognizable landmarks in Baton Rouge such as Earl K. Long Hospital, the Mall at Cortana and the Baton Rouge Marriott (previously the Baton Rouge Hilton). His company also built some 7,000 apartment units, 1,000 hotel rooms and 17 post offices. When he turned control of his company over to Terry Hill and Steve Carville in 1999, it was the oldest construction business in Louisiana under the same management.
“I think I’m a maverick, I really do. I listen to people, get the best advice I can and then do things my own way.”⎯Womack