We have all come together to celebrate the life of Bill and to show the impacts that he had in all of our lives.

He was and will always be a treasured friend and mentor to all of us. Always available to lend an ear for us to share our ideas with and a voice to give recommendations and support.

I always enjoyed my long talks with Bill as we often discuss in lengths and always appreciated him for not breaking attention even if the talks can go on for hours. Bill is always fully engaged, both to his family and his friends. He is an example of a leader that exemplifies both of the qualities of a friend and a mentor and perfectly balances both. He continued to help me grow as an individual and a leader even after he had moved on from PNC. He would make time for us to chat during his busy schedule.

I remember I would give him a hard time by making fun of him for not eating lunch and just taking a walk and eating air. I still to this day don't know how he can go about not eating lunch and still be able to function throughout the day. Amazing. He often said he talks too much but I always hung on to every word as each one is as important as the next and enjoyed listening to him.

We all miss Bill and will continue to carry on his teachings for generations past us so his memories and legacy will continue to live on.

Thank you Bill for being a great friend who always had our back.

Thoughts and prayers to Bill's family and friends.

Bill was an amazing person. He was a great leader, mentor and a friend to me. In the past few days, I've had some time to think about all the fond memories.

As a leader, he was inspirational. He had a way of bringing folks together to drive and accomplish goals. In tough situations, he had a way of lifting the team’s moral and keeping us encouraged. He was type of leader that I wanted to be. He dreamed big, lead with vision, and I feel lucky to have worked closely with him.

As a mentor, Bill was passionate about building people up. I know of many colleagues and friends who would agree that Bill made them a stronger person. He would purposely assign work that provided more experience and coached along the way. Over the years, I've gotten used to asking Bill for advice on work and life. He was always there for me. To me he was reliable and authentic.

As a friend, Bill and I would talk regularly. Chatted about the weekend trips with family, white water rafting, debate on the best types of whiskey, share cooking recipes (my Impossible 12oz steamed brick vs. Bill's made from scratch sausage gravy...), how to get the best deals during black Friday, how to raise good kids (above all else Bill was passionate about his family), the list goes on.

Seems like longer, but I've known Bill for only four incredible years. Four years that went by extremely fast. Even leaving, he taught me one last lesson: slow down, plan some of those trips instead of putting it off, go and taste the whiskey instead of talking about it, have dinner together instead of sharing recipes. Prioritize what's really important. Bill will be missed.

The thing I remember most about Bill is that he was a family guy who loved his kids so very much. At work, Bill was a great leader who always handled challenges gracefully and with a sense of humor.

It is also safe to say that Bill was a superhero. And not just because he looked good in his "The Incredibles" running shirt. If I could quantify the lbs of plant-based meat Bill planned, the # would be tremendous; Bill was positively impacting and making the world better every day.

To Bill’s family and friends, thank you for sharing your loved one with us. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Bill will be missed by many people and his legacy and smile will live in my heart forever. 

There are no words I could say that would honor Bill to the capacity that he deserves. he was an amazing mentor to me during his time at PNC. I owe a great deal of my success to him. He was unapologetically himself and challenged others to reach the potential he saw in them, even if they didn't see it themselves. He was not afraid to have the tough conversations needed to implement change. He was passionate about his work and his team. Always taking time to give needed feedback or appreciations. I remember some of the first times I worked with BG, I thought to myself "Man, this guy is really passionate about Demand Planning". Over the years of getting to know Bill, I realized he was just passionate about life. He was passionate about his food and trying new things. I cannot tell you how many times I heard of the gourmet meals he prepared with his family and how most of the time his kids wouldn't eat them (I probably wouldn't either!). As passionate as I thought he was about Demand Planning, it was nothing compared to the passion he had being a father. The way his eyes would light up when he was talking about band practice, driving lessons, back to school nights, first jobs and so much more, explained the type of man that Bill was and makes the sting the world will feel with his loss so much stronger. 

I will miss our chats. I will miss my son barging  into my office yelling  "IS THAT BILL??" to make sure he was not missing out on talking to his new BFF. I will miss his advice, because no matter what was going on, he always had my best interest in mind. I feel blessed to have gotten the change to call BG my friend and carry his wisdom with me for the rest of my life. 

I worked with and for Bill for several years. Even after I left the company we stayed in touch and updated each other on our jobs and our families. Here is what I appreciated about Bill:

- He had a great sense of humor and was always smiling. (Do you know why he kept a big container of gum at his desk at all times?)

- He was extremely patient, especially as he listened to my rantings or when I listed all the reasons I didn't agree with him. And I knew he was listening because he would follow up later with a compromise or a recommendation.

- He had a "wicked" side to him. One time I was applying for a job and I asked Bill to be my reference. Bill emailed me back several days later with a short message "I responded....told them all about you so guessing you'll be staying at your current company." (I DID get the job despite what Bill might have told them.)

- We shared stories of our kids. When we exchanged email updates a couple of months ago he told me he was taking his oldest on tours of colleges. What?! How did they grow up so fast?

Bill will be very much missed.