Bill Hayes
Managing Editor
Directors & Boards and Private Company Director
Bill Hayes is the managing editor of Directors & Boards and Private Company Director magazines. He served for almost 18 years as the managing editor for the Pennsylvania CPA Journal, the official publication of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants. In his position, he not only worked as the driving force
behind the magazine, but also held important roles in several other communications vehicles. He hosted PICPA’s official podcast, CPA Conversations; led the organization’s blog, CPA Now; and played pivotal creative and strategic roles in the areas of video, e-newsletters and social media. Bill has written and edited professionally for 23 years after his graduation from Rowan University, from which he earned a Communications degree with a Radio/TV/Film concentration.
behind the magazine, but also held important roles in several other communications vehicles. He hosted PICPA’s official podcast, CPA Conversations; led the organization’s blog, CPA Now; and played pivotal creative and strategic roles in the areas of video, e-newsletters and social media. Bill has written and edited professionally for 23 years after his graduation from Rowan University, from which he earned a Communications degree with a Radio/TV/Film concentration.
He lives in Eagleville, Pa., with his wife, Estera, and three sons, Evan,Spencer and Noah. When not working, his favorite pursuits are watching his kids play sports, listening to music and building his ever-growing film collection.
SESSIONS
Opening Keynote Interview with Bill Rankin, Director and Vice Chair, Blue Bell Creameries – Speaker
A conversation with W.J. “Bill” Rankin, CPA, served as the Chief Financial Officer of Blue Bell Creameries, for 33 years, retiring in 2014. Since then, he continues to serve as a director and as the Vice Chair and Liaison to Management.