Collins William
Founder at MIT Enterprise Forum, Inc.
Profile
Bill brings significant experience in the the consumer construction and housing industry from roles ranging from project engineer to entrepreneur to corporate executive.
He is a founding member of both The Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing and The Roofing Alliance for Progress that focus on sustainable solar roofing guidelines, training and construction integration across North America.
Bill most recently served as President and CEO of GAF Materials Corporation—one of the largest building products companies in North America.
Previously, he held various senior management positions at Berger Building Products and Atlantic Richfield.
Prior to these positions, Bill spent nine years in the U.S.
Navy and as an officer in the Navy Civil Engineer Corps focused on construction management, public works and energy conservation programs.
In the mid-2000s, Bill served as SVP for Habitat for Humanity International and co-led “Operation Home Delivery” that helped volunteers build over 1,000 new homes in the 18 months following Katrina and Rita along the ravaged Gulf Coast.
Bill is a graduate of the U.S.
Naval Academy with a BS in Marine Engineering and of MIT with a MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering.
In addition, he received his MBA from the University of Chicago in Marketing and Finance.
Bill is also the Co-Founder of the MIT Enterprise Forum of Philadelphia, ans is a member of ASCE, SAME and SIGMA Xi.
Collins William active positions
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Red Badge Management LLC
Red Badge Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Red Badge Management LLC (Red Badge) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Private Equity Investor | - |
MIT Enterprise Forum, Inc. | Founder | - |
Asce Ab Ltd.
Asce Ab Ltd. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Asce Ab Ltd. develops marine rescue system, ASCE RESCUE SYSTEM. It operates as a consultancy company for shipping and manufacturing industry. The firm handles technical aspect of ship design, from the initial design of new buildings and conversions to commissioning, including, but not restricted to, hydrostatics, stability, drawings, specifications, and other relevant commitments for both the shipping and shore-based industry. It also composes fire, evacuation, safety, and damage control plans; and educates ship's crew and technical staff. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Mariehamn, Finland. | Director/Board Member | - |
Sigma XI
Sigma XI Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Sigma XI is a scientific research honor society that supports students and researchers, connects the public with science, and advances the research enterprise. The society is based in Durham, NC, and the CEO is Jamie L. Vernon. The society awards grants to students, hosts conferences, and offers programs such as science cafes and lectureships. Sigma XI also partners with other organizations to promote science communication and diversity in STEM fields. | Director/Board Member | - |
GAF Building Materials Corp.
GAF Building Materials Corp. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services GAF Building Materials Corp. manufactures residential & commercial roofing. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Wayne, NJ. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Former positions of Collins William
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Sensibuilt Building Solutions LLC
Sensibuilt Building Solutions LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Sensibuilt Building Solutions LLC manufactures building product material. Its products are stain, scratch, mold, rot and fungus resistance. The company's products are used by the home construction industries. Sensibuilt Building Solutions was founded in March, 2007 and is located in Bloomfield, CT. | Chairman | 02/04/2013 |
Standard Industries, Inc.
Standard Industries, Inc. Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Standard Industries, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of roofing and waterproofing products. The firm offers solar residential program, fiber cement siding, adhesive, primers and sealants, and modified bitumen roofing. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | President | 27/04/2006 |
US Navy Memorial Foundation | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/1981 |
Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Training of Collins William
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Graduate Degree |
The University of Chicago | Masters Business Admin |
United States Naval Academy | Undergraduate Degree |
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Atlantic Richfield Co., Inc.
Atlantic Richfield Co., Inc. Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Atlantic Richfield Co. provides oil and gas extraction and production services . The firm's exploration and production operations are focused primarily in the Gulf of Mexico and the midcontinent in the United States, the United Kingdom North Sea, Indonesia, China and Algeria. The company was incorporated on April 15, 1985 and is headquartered in Warrenville, IL. | Energy Minerals |
Standard Industries, Inc.
Standard Industries, Inc. Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Standard Industries, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of roofing and waterproofing products. The firm offers solar residential program, fiber cement siding, adhesive, primers and sealants, and modified bitumen roofing. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Non-Energy Minerals |
GAF Building Materials Corp.
GAF Building Materials Corp. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services GAF Building Materials Corp. manufactures residential & commercial roofing. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Wayne, NJ. | Industrial Services |
Konarka Technologies, Inc.
Konarka Technologies, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Konarka Technologies, Inc. developed nano-enabled polymer photovoltaic materials. The company was founded in 2001 and was headquartered in Lowell, MA. | Electronic Technology |
Pegasus Capital Advisors LP
Pegasus Capital Advisors LP Investment ManagersFinance Pegasus Capital Advisors LP (Pegasus Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by Craig Cogut. The firm is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. | Finance |
Sigma XI
Sigma XI Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Sigma XI is a scientific research honor society that supports students and researchers, connects the public with science, and advances the research enterprise. The society is based in Durham, NC, and the CEO is Jamie L. Vernon. The society awards grants to students, hosts conferences, and offers programs such as science cafes and lectureships. Sigma XI also partners with other organizations to promote science communication and diversity in STEM fields. | Commercial Services |
Asce Ab Ltd.
Asce Ab Ltd. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Asce Ab Ltd. develops marine rescue system, ASCE RESCUE SYSTEM. It operates as a consultancy company for shipping and manufacturing industry. The firm handles technical aspect of ship design, from the initial design of new buildings and conversions to commissioning, including, but not restricted to, hydrostatics, stability, drawings, specifications, and other relevant commitments for both the shipping and shore-based industry. It also composes fire, evacuation, safety, and damage control plans; and educates ship's crew and technical staff. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Mariehamn, Finland. | Producer Manufacturing |
Sensibuilt Building Solutions LLC
Sensibuilt Building Solutions LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Sensibuilt Building Solutions LLC manufactures building product material. Its products are stain, scratch, mold, rot and fungus resistance. The company's products are used by the home construction industries. Sensibuilt Building Solutions was founded in March, 2007 and is located in Bloomfield, CT. | Industrial Services |
Berger Building Products, Inc.
Berger Building Products, Inc. Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Berger Building Products, Inc. manufactures building products. It specializes in roof drainage systems, moisture protection products, snow retention systems, ventilation products and outdoor living products. The company's products include gutters, downspouts and accessories, snow guards, synthetic roofing underlayments, DrySnap under deck drainage systems, highpoint ridge vents and ProDeck vinyl and composite railing systems. Berger Building Products was founded by William Berger in 1874 and is headquartered in Feasterville Trevose, PA. | Producer Manufacturing |
Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia | |
MIT Enterprise Forum, Inc. | |
US Navy Memorial Foundation | |
Red Badge Management LLC
Red Badge Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Red Badge Management LLC (Red Badge) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
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