William’s construction career began as a laborer and includes stints as a pipe layer, equipment operator, foreman, and superintendent. His equipment experience allows him to ensure the machines on his projects are capable of producing the work and efficiently deployed. “His use of technology has helped him tremendously,” says Tracy Briggs, president. “He is a student and mentor of how to improve our industry.”
Professional accomplishments: A project called for an 80,000-yard hill cut and export using an excavator with a GPS system, which William had never used before. He averaged around 125 trucks a day and loaded 160 on a day another excavator went down.
Off the clock: Riding ATVs with his 9-year-old son.
Extracurricular: Volunteers with Watch D.O.G.S., a program that introduces male role models into the school environment.
Favorite movie: “A Few Good Men.”
Fun fact: William helped build Boeing’s 777-300ER, 777-200LR, and 777 Freighter aircraft.
