Born and raised in Leland, MI, 5Loaves2Fish co-founder Bill has spent his life in service to others. You might say, he has the “chops” for such work.

Bill worked as a certified meat cutter for eight years, while later engaged in law enforcement. He is a Certified Social Worker, spending 42 years in work supporting child welfare, along with his private practice. His work has been recognized in many areas, notably the Sara Hardy Humanitarian Award, with wife, Michelle, and homeless advocate Ryan Hannon.

A Consecrated Home Missioner (Leland Community United Methodist Church), Bill has published many articles related to child welfare and independent living, along with a volume of poetry.

His inspiration (Matthew 22:36-40. NIV): “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”