Chairman of the Board at Williamson College of the Trades, our Founder and CEO, Bill Bonenberger, is stepping down from the role.
After ten remarkable years as Chairman of the Board at Williamson College of the Trades, our Founder and CEO, Bill Bonenberger, is stepping down from the role.
Since being elected in 2016, Bill has helped guide Williamson through a period of tremendous growth, including two successful capital campaigns, the launch of a new electrical trade program, the construction of three new residence halls,and achieving Middle States accreditation. As a proud Williamson alumnus, serving as Board Chairman represented a true full-circle moment in his journey.
Although Bill is stepping down as Chairman, he isn’t stepping away. He will continue serving on the Board as Chair of the Finance Committee, where he’ll help support Williamson’s continued success.
We’d also like to congratulate incoming Board Chairman Thomas J. Goeke, a 1980 Williamson graduate and longtime trustee, on this well-deserved honor. We look forward to seeing Williamson continue to grow under his leadership.
Thank you, Bill, for your years of dedicated leadership and for representing W.B. Homes, Williamson, and the skilled trades with such integrity.
Read Williamson’s full announcement here: https://williamson.edu/news-events/2026/07/07/goeke-8w0-elected-williamsons-board-chairman/