Joseph Orgill, III

Joe Orgill is chairman of Rock Island Corporation and a director of The Mallory Group, both based in Memphis. He formerly served as chairman of Orgill, Inc., the world’s largest independent hardware distributor. He represented the fifth generation of his family to direct the oldest business in Memphis still owned by the founding family. He continues to serve as a director of the company.

A graduate of Yale University, Mr. Orgill was elected to the Society of Entrepreneurs, an organization that recognizes dynamic and creative Mid-South business leaders. Mr. Orgill has served numerous community organizations such as United Way of the Mid-South, Baptist Memorial Hospital, Shelby County Hospital Authority, Church Health Center, LeMoyne Owen College, Rhodes College, University of Memphis School of Business and Dixon Gallery and Gardens.