McCord, Joseph A., 1857-1943

Joseph A. McCord was the first governor of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. He served in that position from October 19, 1914, to January 10, 1919. During his tenure, McCord oversaw the opening of the first Fed branch in New Orleans in 1915. Two more branches were added in 1918, one in Birmingham and one in Jacksonville. (Source: Federal Reserve History)