People

Bill joined Woodward Design+Build in 2009. His responsibilities include business development, corporate and strategic planning and business analysis.

Prior Experience

Prior to his present role, Bill was the Chief Financial Officer of Bayou Bend Petroleum Ltd., a $150 million oil and gas exploration company, which is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, from 2007 to 2009. His direct responsibilities included: Finance, Accounting and Financial Reporting, Planning and Financial Modeling, Insurance and Risk Management, Bonding, Human Resources, and Information Technology.
Bill was also the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at C.F. Bean LLC from 1993-2007. As a member of senior managment, Bill was involved in all aspects of the company’s operations including strategy development, bidding on contracts, equipment acquisition and finances. During his tenure, C.F. Bean LLC grew from $40M in revenues to over $140M. In those 14 years, Bill held positions of direct responsibility over every significant function and department within the company including operations, personnel, risk management and information technology.
Bill’s previous professional experience included President, Bean Excavation, LLC and Partner, KPMG.

Education

Bill received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of West Florida in 1975, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude.
Bill received his Certified Public Accounting license in Louisiana in 1976.

Professional Organizations

Member, AICPA
Member, CPA Exam Preparation Committee, Theory
Member, KPMG Professional Practice Review Teams
Member, LA Society of CPAs
Member, Governmental Review Committee
Instructor, various KPMG and professional organization seminars

Community and Civic Activities

Bill’s community and civic activities have included: Board Member, New Orleans City Park Improvement Association; Chairman of the Boad, Academy of Sacred Heart; Chairman of the Board, Multi Service Center for the Homeless; Board Member, K-Bar-B Ranch; President, Kiwanis Club of New Orleans; and Troop Leader for Boy Scouts of America Venture Crew 48.