Grand Marshall

Bill Cole

 William “Bill” Cole is originally from Meigs County, Ohio. He attended Ohio University for his undergraduate degree and obtained his law degree from Cleveland State University’s Cleveland Marshall College of Law. Bill has been practicing law in Jackson County, Ohio, for over 45 years, beginning in 1978. He is currently a partner at Cole, Kirby, and Associates. In addition to his private practice, he served as an assistant prosecuting attorney from 1983 to 1996.      Mr. Cole has served various community organizations and agencies throughout his career in Jackson County, including the Jackson Gallia Vinton Solid Waste District and the Jackson County Economic Development Partnership. He recently retired as a board member of the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce, where he served for 39 years. He is a current board member of Buckeye Community Services and a lifetime member of the Jackson Rotary Club.     Bill is a father of two: his daughter, Ashley, and his son, Evan. Ashley is a Title Agent with Warranty Title Agency, and Evan is an attorney at Cole, Kirby, and Associates. He has four grandsons from Ashley and her husband, TJ, and two granddaughters from Evan and his wife, Holly. Because of his tireless dedication to the growth and development of his community, the Jackson County Apple Festival proudly extends the Honor of Grand Marshall of the 2024 Jackson County Apple Festival to Mr. William S. Cole.