William Spears

William Spears, DBA, has extensive experience in information technology and manufacturing operations, currently serving as a Senior Product Owner for Smart Manufacturing and as an Information Technology Product Manager at Sonoco since 2010. Previous roles at Sonoco include Manager of Global Oracle ERP & PLM Systems, Global BT Leader for Product Lifecycle Management Systems, and Oracle Systems Manager, where responsibilities spanned system deployment, process management, and user support. Prior to Sonoco, William held various positions, including Manager of Supply Chain Systems and BaaN Project Leader, contributing to ERP system development and supply chain strategy. William's career began with leadership roles at Burlington Industries and the State of South Carolina. William holds a Doctoral Degree in Business Administration from California Intercontinental University, an MBA from Francis Marion University, and a BS in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina. William also served as the South Carolina District Director for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. from 2013 to 2017.