I'm stunned by the news. Bill was one of the few GM's that seemed to, somehow, navigate the tricky management "career" trail by just being ... Bill.
He always had time for all staff at any unit he was visiting and his brusque style was a breath of fresh air when compared to the cow-towing nonsense from other senior management wannabees.
His knowledge of internal politics and how to work with it was much appreciated by this scribe.
His shoes will never be filled. Sadly missed.