William joined the organization in November 2020 after working as a corporate banker with PNC Financial Services Inc. for seven years. At PNC he developed lending relationships with lower middle-market to large corporate institutions across the bank’s footprint. In addition to business development responsibilities, William served in roles within a diverse set of verticals including credit underwriting and portfolio management, equipment financing and debt capital markets.

In his role at TREND, William supports economic development opportunities with his financial acumen and market knowledge and engages with diverse business owners across the Chicagoland area. William graduated from Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) in Tallahassee, FL with his Master’s in Business Administration, with a focus on Finance & Accounting, from the institution’s accelerated Professional M.B.A program.