Meet Coach Bill

Bill Smith is a Certified Sherpa Executive Coach through Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has studied with the authors of "The Sherpa Guide", received their 2006 Sherpa of the Year award, and assisted new Sherpa coaches from both Penn State and Texas Christian Universities with their practicum clients. Coach Bill is a member of the International Coach Federation, Fellow with the American College of Healthcare Executives and proud veteran of the United States Coast Guard.

Bill has been CEO of two Ohio hospitals and a consultant in the health care industry, with business expertise in both for-profit and not-for- profit organizations. Throughout his career he has coached, mentored and consulted with business professionals, executives and entrepreneurs.

Bill has served on numerous boards, including: statewide with Leadership Ohio, Marion’s Community Area New Development Organization, two community leadership programs and two 501(c)(3) foundations. Working with others, Bill has proudly received the Ohio Award for Excellence (Tier II), the Governor's Workforce Excellence Award and a Distinguished Citizen's Award.

Coach Bill has a Masters Degree in Hospital Administration from Xavier University and a Masters Degree in Education, with specialization in guidance and counseling, from Inter-American University of Puerto Rico.