Bill retired from Jackson Community College after 41 years where he served as a political science faculty member, dean and executive vice president. As an administrator, he advanced a number of “green” initiatives including LEED certification for new building projects – including a “live” roof on the Health Laboratory Center, hired the first Director of Sustainability, advanced the ACUPCC initiative, lobbied and hired an environmental science faculty position, started an alternative energy program, and helped secure grant funding for a wind turbine. After reading books by Douglas Tallamy, these green interests became central to retired life especially after moving into a new home on Skiff Lake in Jackson County with 15 acres of land where he could help slow the rate of habitat loss by removing invasive plants and planting natives. In addition to working on the Skiff Lake property, he has volunteered for a number of environmental organizations including Legacy, Dahlem, MNA and the Stewardship Network. He and his wife Deborah enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities including gardening, biking, hiking, walking their dog and fishing from their kayaks.