Hall of Fame

Willie J. Alexander

  • Class
  • Induction
    2009
  • Sport(s)
    Football
  • Alcorn State
    • Willie J. Alexander was born in 1949 in Montgomery, Alabama.
    • He attended Alcorn State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
    • Upon college graduation he entered professional football: he played as a defensive back for the Houston Oilers of the NFL from around 1971 through 1980. Professional & Business Career
    • After retiring from football, Alexander built a career in insurance, group health, and employee benefits consulting.
    • He founded the firm W. J. Alexander & Associates, P.C. (also known as WJA) in 1981.
      • The firm is a full-service employee benefits consulting and insurance brokerage firm based in Houston, Texas.
      • WJA serves clients across diverse industries (energy, healthcare, manufacturing, etc.), risk management, HR solutions, employee benefits design, and brokerage services.