Welcome!
You’ve navigated to one of my little places in our digital world. How many there are is still unclear. Some were deployed on behalf of others’ intentions and some with my own. Like printed books, some remain in circulation, and others have been burned, erased, or dissolved by time. How long those that remain will remain, remains to be seen. Contract terms, DNS protocols, backups, power access, relevance, and censorship; each has the force to annihilate.

Within this place, you’ll find a review of the ways and means of which many of my working days have been spent. While some of my other places may cause joy or confusion, community or conflict, this place is matter-of-fact. It’s a history without chaos and interruptions, without deepfakes or unknown sources.

An appropriate visual introduction is definitely tap dancing at a subway stop in Chicago… I’m a pretty lucky guy who has had some unique experiences like zip-lining as a duck mascot, turning-around challenging software implementations, being the first driver of a one-of-a-kind, world-recognized, branding vehicle, and founding a line dancing community that survived and thrived after the COVID-19 pandemic.

How did it all start? I think it had something to do with being born on Friday the 13th to the Queen of Fun and an Einstein/Twain mashup. I was destined for a life of energetic playfulness and thoughtful communication. As a result, I’ve discovered that hiking trails can lead to unknown mysteries, a single image illuminates an entire life story, and work projects can become year long roadtrips full of team building destinations, interests, and activities.

The pages below summarize some of the experiences and history that have led to today, and I look forward to connecting with you about you and your experiences.

Paradigm Playtime
The science of Paradigmetry indicates that things are about to get better. Counterintuitively, that science also indicates that things are about to get worse. The deciding factor is a constant variable and susceptible to influence. What energy will you bring to the future?

With Paradigm Playtime, I provide perspectives that are not commonly expressed in day-to-day conversations. Some will see those perspectives as beneficial; whereas, others will see them as harmful. That’s the science of Paradigmetry.

“I would love to see more of your type of energy in society today,
and I’m grateful for the effort you put in to everything you do.”

412Step
Line and partner dancing was an unexpected addition to my day-to-day activities that began towards the end of my time living in WI. There were some expected changes, and I was seeking activity and community. Little did I know that the Dairyland Dancers had been providing just that for over 25 years at that time…and they’re going strong! The communal embrace that I felt on a weekly basis along with the physical activity of moving and grooving was exactly what I needed.

With a return to my roots in Pittsburgh, I was hopeful to find a similar community. The closest I could find was in Washington D.C. The DC Rawhides dances had 200-300 attendees, and I was in heaven. However, after a year of Megabus trips, I realized it was time to make it happen in Pittsburgh.

The IAGLCWDC, aka “Iggle Wiggle,” community is international - and intentional. I knew I could find some connections to help form a club, and while attending a convention in Louisville, I asked everyone I danced with, “Do you know anyone in Pittsburgh…Do you know anyone in Pittsburgh?!?”

Of course they did! A few attendees from Boston knew of a couple past dancers from their community, Gays For Patsy, that moved to Pittsburgh several years earlier. We got in touch, and the rest is 412Step history!

With a dedicated group of initial dancers, 412Step quickly took shape. We danced every Wednesday evening for over a year and expanded our schedule to include weekend special events. Many dancers from D.C. and other cities made the trek to Pittsburgh to help build our dancing skills and grow our community.

Then came COVID-19. Many club members still recall our last Wednesday event before the global shutdown. That night, the standard name tags were adjusted to include notes about “Hugging” or “Not Hugging” as comfort levels and social distancing were just starting to be considered. There’s also a light-hearted joke about “The Wolf” line dance; It was the last dance taught and could be cursed!

As the world started to embrace again, I stepped back from leading 412Step. Several others were ready to lead the charge, and they’ve kept the community dancing to this day. The weekly Wednesday events have doubled - and tripled - in size, and collaboration with other organizations continues to thrive. The club has never been twirling more!

“Great crowd!!
Good energy!
I loved all of the waltzes.”

Wounds
There’s a lot more to wounds than most people realize. More to realize, and more wounds than most can imagine. Each year, 2 million Americans develop diabetic foot ulcers, and nearly 2.5 million develop pressure injuries – more commonly known as bedsores. The nurses and doctors who help treat and heal wounds have advanced knowledge, patience, and compassion for the populations they care for, and they are an inspiration for any professional.

In a similar capacity, at the start of 2020, just months before the COVID-19 pandemic, I began leading demonstrations of a platform used for tracking immunizations, respirator fit tests, and OSHA reportable events for healthcare workers. Demonstrations took a different turn in the following months as the focus became tracking mass exposures and more efficient vaccine tracking.

That software solution is also used broadly in manufacturing settings for workplace safety including hearing, vision, and lifting assessments. Medical examiners can even complete DOT physicals and provide random employee selections for drug and alcohol screenings for an organization’s employees.

While the depth of industry, medical, and regulatory experience for professionals in these fields can seem overwhelming, I’ve really appreciated the opportunity to learn about their day-to-day activities and what tools may help them best.

“I value your focus, but most of all I recognize that you care.
You pour your heart and soul into being the ultimate product specialist, and it shows.”

"We are so fortunate to have had Bill join our team. Bill is professional, prompt, well-organized and has been an invaluable addition to the training team." 

"A Rockstar Hotdogger"

DJ and Mascot
While organizing high school pep rallies, I realized I had a knack for entertaining and engaging crowds. This led to my 'first business venture,' Impressive Phrequencies, a DJ service for high school dances and graduation parties. I continued DJ’ing into college, and within a few years, became one of the most requested wedding DJs at a local company in State College, PA. 

Through the local DJ network, I was able to connect with radio stations and soon found myself filling in for weekend and evening shifts on the region’s top 40 station, Beaver 103. The station also had a mascot: Bucky, and I had the unique experience of bringing Bucky to life at events ranging from snowtubing to car lot sales to racing the Nittany Lion in Beaver Stadium.

Mascotting quickly became a way for me to spread smiles across town. Wowy 97.7, a sister station to Beaver 103, used Hootie the Owl to animate their events. I even decided to dance in the streets as an oversized owl in place of participating in my concurrent college graduation ceremony.

As is frequently said, life skills need practice and renewal, and I found himself pushing my mascotting limits a few years later as Maynard the Mallard of Madison Wisconsin’s summer league baseball team. Maynard ziplines from the top of a telephone pole on the first base foul line all the way to home plate. While it took a number of practice runs, I discovered myself thinking, “Who says turkeys can't fly!”

"I get nothing but positive comments from all of Bill’s clients regarding not only performance, but his approachable and friendly demeanor as well."

"If I could describe Bill in three words,
I would choose the following:
creative, driven, and interesting."

"I can HEAR your smile when you speak.
It's wonderful!"

Officiant
Ordained by the Church of the Latter-Day Dude, I was honored to preside over the wedding of two of Baton Rouge’s finest citizens: Sarah & Eric. Personalizing the ceremony to the bride’s and groom’s preferences was a fun journey for all of us and included many laughable moments inspired by their request for references to The Princess Bride! “...and wuv, true wuv, will follow you forever!”

Mechanical Bull Operator
While working for a DJ company, I was asked to help the organization explore additional ventures...like mechanical bull rides! “Thunder” and I traveled to local carnivals and bars providing wild rides and giving out Bucking Bullshirts. It was with Thunder that I first earned the nickname "Wild Bill," and it has resurfaced many times throughout the years.
 

Fun Shirt Friday
While traveling around the country, I would stay busy by treasure hunting for unique and colorful shirts. However, after leaving the road, those shirts could have just collected dust. To help bring a little color and fun to the office, I started Fun Shirt Friday at a number of employers. Although I'm frequently the only participant, that doesn't make it any less of a thing. 
 

"Your attitude is contagious, Bill!"