Patterson, Harold T., 1903-1971

Harold T. Patterson was the ninth president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, serving from October 1, 1965, until his retirement on January 31, 1968. Patterson began his career with the Atlanta Fed as counsel in June 1947. In January 1952, he became vice president and general counsel. In January 1960, he was named first vice president and general counsel. In 1965, Patterson succeeded longtime president Malcolm Bryan. Patterson worked closely with Monroe Kimbrel, the Bank's first vice president, who would serve as Atlanta Fed president when Patterson retired. (Source: Federal Reserve History)