Wallace A. Williams grew up in Colquitt, GA and graduated from Bethel High School. He completed his undergraduate studies at Savannah State College, Savannah, Georgia receiving a BS in Chemistry. He did graduate work at Georgia State University and the University of Phoenix where he received a MA in Organizational Management.

Wallace served in the United States Army with a tour of duty in Vietnam. Upon completion of his military service he was employed by Kraft Foods in Decatur, Georgia. This launched a thirty six year career in food manufacturing. He has held numerous management positions in Decatur, GA, Springfield, MO and Tulsa, OK retiring from the Bama Companies, Inc. in 2005.

Wallace believes in being actively involved in his community. He has served with the following organizations: Youth Services of Tulsa, Goodwill Industries of Tulsa, Tulsa Partners Inc. and Board Chair of Metropolitan Tulsa Urban League. He is a member Class 25 of Leadership Tulsa where he served as Class Marshall. He is a member of the Morning Star Baptist Church where he serves as Chairman of the Deacon Board, Assistant Sunday School Superintendent and President of the Brotherhood ministry.

Wallace began his Rotary service as a charter member of the Rotary Club of North Tulsa. He has served as President, Sergeant-at-Arms, and Board Chair. He is currently serving District Governor of District 6110. Wallace's love for Rotary has inspired him to attend the RI conventions. He says that he looks forward to meeting and interacting with fellow Rotarians from around the world.

Wallace and his wife Anne have been married for 36 years and have two adult sons and a daughter-in-law.