Bill Finch

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James H. "Bill" Finch (born Atlanta 1913 – July 28, 2003) was an American architect. Founder of architectural firm FABRAP. Known as a modernist, in a city, he also disliked excessive parking lots and unburied wires. Major projects he had a hand in are Atlanta Stadium (1965), Five Points MARTA station (1979), Coca-Cola headquarters (1980) and BellSouth tower (1982).

Mr. Finch is also a retired US Marine Lt. Colonel. He saw combat on Iwo Jima and was, at one part in the epic battle, Executive Officer of the battalion in the 28th Regiment which raised the flag on Mount Suribachi. He also saw service in the Korean conflict.