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Robert Pamplin, the mastermind behind Georgia-Pacific, dies

Back in 1927, Owen Cheatham founded a wholesaler of hardwood lumber. The company, which became known as Georgia Pacific, eventually turned into a powerhouse. With 45,000 employees and more than 300 locations across the globe, Georgia Pacific is now a leading manufacturer of pulp, paper, packaging, and even chemicals.

And, the visionary behind the tremendous growth is Robert B. Pamplin. However, this past week Pamplin died. He was 97 years old and he suffered from Alzheimer's disease.

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