In 2011, Bill joined Columbia as a Project Executive, overseeing several projects in the healthcare and academic market sectors, and our first zero net energy (ZNE) project for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. His fingerprints can be found throughout Columbia. Bill introduced us to Lean construction practices more than a decade ago. As a member of the senior leadership team he strengthened our marketing, business development, human resources, sustainability and safety departments. Bill led the effort to create Columbia Thrives wellness program and Columbia Grows learning program. He led the development of a strategic plan focused on diversity, equity and inclusion. He’s been an advocate of leveraging psychological safety to create inclusiveness, build high-performing teams and make our jobsites safer. Most recently, Bill led the launch of an initiative to improve our trade contractor diversity and partnering with historically underutilized businesses (UBE) to create a more innovative and resilient construction industry bringing positive impact to the communities where we work.

His current focus is serving as a resource to ensure Columbia’s DEI strategic plan is successfully implemented and also as Columbia’s liaison to AGC of Massachusetts where he is a member of the Board of Directors and a founding member of AGC MA’s Workforce Taskforce, which introduced AGC MA’s Building Advancement Externship (BAE) program addressing the construction industry’s most significant challenge: the workforce shortage.

Known for his open, genuine, and optimistic attitude, it is hard to pass Bill in the halls and not be affected by his contagious and ever-present smile. As he winds down his 40+ year career, we will miss Bill's enthusiasm, presence, and thoughtful contributions, and we are immensely grateful for his years of service and positive influence on Columbia.