Born in Baltimore, Bill attended the Haverford School in suburban Philadelphia and graduated from Exeter Academy, where he played soccer and squash. At Princeton he played both sports at the varsity level, majored in history, and joined Cottage Club, where he served as bicker chairman. Roommates included John Redpath, Terry Scherck, Walt Smedley, Bill Harrison, Googan Bunn, and Walter Hale.
After Princeton Bill earned an MBA at Stanford and served in the Army Reserves from 1968 to 1974. His long business career included service with W.L. Gore & Associates and School Street Capital Group. He was a chair with the peer-mentoring organization Vistage International, serving as a facilitator of leadership groups.
A longtime resident of West Chester and Media, Pa., he moved to Westport, Mass., in 2004. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed reading, travel, and discussing politics.
Bill is survived by his wife, Heather; his son, Jarrod; and his daughters, Christie and Erica. The class extends heartfelt condolences to them all.