William Hicks
Director of Business Development
Value Delivered
Bill’s main responsibility is driving MSC's fiscal growth. He does this by identifying and developing new business opportunities, expanding market share, and strengthening customer relationships within targeted industries and regions. Through market analysis, lead generation, networking, industry engagement, and customer outreach, he maintains a strong pipeline of qualified prospects and promotes our value proposition.
By collaborating with sales, estimating, and operations, he builds long-term relationships that convert into awarded projects, supporting the company’s profitability and strategic objectives.
Expertise
For over 35 years, Bill has worked in the engineering and construction fields. He started as a model maker while studying mechanical engineering at the University of Pittsburgh. He would continue his career as a piping designer in the nuclear power generation industry with several engineering firms. In the mid-90s, he transitioned from engineering firms to supporting hygienic piping in the life sciences market sector.
Before his current role, Bill held positions ranging from piping draftsman to senior lead piping designer, project engineer, and project manager.
The Personal Side
Bill enjoys spending his free time with his wife, children, and grandchildren, traveling and being outdoors in the woods and by his pond. He also founded a non-profit dedicated to helping the homeless and less fortunate in his community.