About the President/CEO

Professional Experience

Bill Reed has worked over twenty-five (25) years in the fields of finance, accounting, and operations. He was successful at several Fortune 500 companies, with Microsoft Corporation being the last private sector employer. Bill is currently a tenured accounting instructor at a local community college.

Education

Bill Reed holds an undergraduate degree in accounting from Union University, located in Jackson Tennessee, and a master of business administration degree from Western Washington University, located in Bellingham, Washington. Bill passed the Certified Public Accountant exam and is a Licensed Public Accountant (inactive status). Bill is an Accredited Financial Counselor and has earned the designation of Certified Housing Counselor from the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE).

Community Service

Bill is married to Marcella Fleming Reed. Bill and Marcella believe in public and community service. Bill is founder and co-chair of the Scholarship Committee for the Yes You Can Scholarship Fund, providing college scholarships to African-American students in Tipton County, Tennessee, and King and Snohomish Counties, Washington. Bill and Marcella also support the annual Snohomish County Students of Color Career Conference, a conference focused on middle and high school aged students. Bill has served as Commissioner for the Washington State Commission on African-American Affairs, and as co-chair of the Western Washington University Multicultural Advisory Board.