William Benton (Bill)

Bill Benton, PMP, has over 30 years of work experience in various roles within the manufacturing and healthcare industries. William (Bill) started their career in 1993 as a Project Engineer at CKGP/PW & Associates, where they developed engineering and construction bid packages for capital equipment projects at automotive companies such as General Motors, Ford Motor Company, and Chrysler Corporation. William (Bill) also supported clients through the design development process for new vehicle launches.

In 1997, Bill joined General Motors as a Senior Manufacturing & Facilities Engineer. During their time there, they managed a team responsible for capital equipment projects, including developing and managing installation schedules and budgets for manufacturing material handling projects. William (Bill) also oversaw large capital purchases representing a significant portion of the division's budget.

In 2005, Bill transitioned to Accuray, a radiation oncology company. William (Bill) initially served as a Regional Project Manager, implementing the company's products into Customer Operations in the U.S. and Latin America. In 2009, they were promoted to Sr. Manager, Customer Operations, where they led the new system revenue and managed the revenue backlog. William (Bill) also created standardized processes and documents for the global project management and site planning teams to enhance efficiency and predictability. In 2013, Bill was promoted to Director of Revenue and Business Operations, where they directed all revenue operations for the Americas region. William (Bill) oversaw backlog and forecast management for all product and service revenue. Additionally, they led a team of project managers and installation engineers in integrating radiation oncology products into hospitals and cancer centers.

Throughout their career, Bill has demonstrated strong leadership skills, the ability to manage teams, develop standardized processes, and successfully implement capital projects. Their expertise lies in revenue operations, project management, and integration of medical equipment into healthcare facilities.

Bill Benton, PMP has an extensive education history in various fields. In 1988, they started their undergraduate studies at Michigan Technological University and graduated in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME). Following their undergraduate degree, there is no specific information provided about further education until 2000.

In 2000, Bill began pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at Oakland University. William (Bill) completed this program in 2002, focusing on Finance and International Business.

In recent years, Bill has focused on project management education. William (Bill) obtained the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Institute of Project Management in 2022. Additionally, from 2020 to 2022, they pursued a Project Management Certification at Emory University, with a specialization in Business Administration and Management.

Apart from degree programs, Bill has also engaged in executive education at Emory University's Goizueta Business School. There, they participated in a program focused on Strategy and Value Creation; however, specific dates and details regarding the program are not provided. William (Bill) also completed an Executive Education program on Critical Thinking and Decision Making at the same institution.

In terms of certifications, Bill obtained the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute in April 2022.