John Mazyck, Chairman of the Business Council of Alabama

John Mazyck is the owner of The Frazer Lanier Company, a Montgomery-based investment banking firm that has helped finance large capital projects across Alabama. He is also chairman of the Business Council of Alabama, one of Alabama’s most influential political organizations.

As chairman, he is positioned to exert significant influence on how Alabama’s cities, counties and job creators prepare for the 21st century economy.

Early Life and Education

John Mazyck was born in 1957 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He is a graduate of Woodberry Forest School and Vanderbilt University. He is the owner of The Frazer Lanier Company, a Montgomery-based investment banking firm. He is also a co-chair of Montgomery United (the transition committee for Mayor Steven Reed), Vice-chair of the Montgomery Committee of 100, and a board member of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce. He was elected as chairman of the Business Council of Alabama in 2020, succeeding Mark Crosswhite.

Florence Loretta Mazyck Brewton, a native of Bonneau, was the daughter of Willie Edwin Mazyck and Gold Roosevelt Waring Mazyck. She was a devoted Christian and a loyal member of Jehovah Baptist Church. She passed away on October 16, 2022 at the age of 89 years. She is survived by her children, John and Frances Mazyck; grandchildren, John Jr. and Laura Mazyck; great-grandchildren, John III and William Mazyck; sister, Rosemary Ravenell; and brother, Robert Mazyck; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.

Professional Career

As owner and president of The Frazer Lanier Company, a state-owned investment banking firm, Mazyck leads a business with a long track record of facilitating large economic development projects across Alabama. With a client list that includes Hunt Refining, Alabama Power and many other private companies, the company has helped finance some of the largest capital projects in the state. Using the latest technology and the most efficient process, Mazyck says his team has closed deals nearly every working week for the last six years, a feat that he is happy to share with his community as an example of how a small but highly motivated company can grow its way to the top.

As the newly installed chairman of the Business Council of Alabama, Mazyck has been tasked with helping his state’s cities, counties and job creators prepare for the 21st century economy.

Personal Life

John Mazyck is a successful businessman who has financed many real estate projects in the United States. He also serves as the chairman of the Business Council of Alabama. He is the owner of The Frazer Lanier Company, an investment banking firm that has a market share of more than 60 percent in the state of Alabama. He is passionate about helping Alabama prepare for the 21st century economy and is well known for his dedication to the people of this state.

From his office in the historic Union Station, he spoke to us about his vision for the future of the state of Alabama and the role his business can play in helping residents move forward. He explained how his company can help cities, counties and job creators to meet their potential.

Net Worth

John Mazyck owns the largest investment banking firm in Alabama. His company counts major industrial and commercial clients from across the state. He also serves as chairman of the Business Council of Alabama, which oversees business development in the state. He believes that the state is primed for economic growth and that his company can play a crucial role in bringing about change in communities throughout the state. He is eager to work with the people of Alabama to make this a reality. He has a net worth of $20 million. He lives in Montgomery. He is a former president of the South Carolina Association of Community Development Corporations and board chair of the National Alliance of Community Economic Development Associations.