Bill Ribble
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  • M5 6/12/2023
  • M6 7/10/2023
  • Q3 10/10/2023
  • Q3 10/10/2023
  • Q4 1/10/2024
Candidate's Statement

Candidate’s Statement:   William “Bill” Ribble

Bill and his wife, Joanne have been residents of Estero since April 2007.  He was elected to the Estero Village Council in 2015 serving until his term ended in 2021.  Bill was appointed by Council to be the Mayor in March of 2019. In addition to being Estero’s Mayor, Bill served as the President of the Southwest Chapter of the Florida League of Cities (FLC) and Chairperson to the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) of Lee County. 

Professionally, he worked in an executive capacity with UPS as VP of Corporate Operational Development.  During his 35 years of service, he represented UPS in inter-governmental assignments including local, state, and federal governments, working with mayors, governors and federal congressmen and senators. Bill has been recognized for his strong business acumen and leadership skills. He has a reputation for promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workplace. His philanthropic experience includes Chairman of the Philadelphia Urban League, Secretary Treasurer of the United Way of Philadelphia, VP of the Kutztown University Foundation, and co-chair of the Golisano Children’s Hospital Golf Outing at The Colony in Pelican Landing.

Education:

Bill received a BS in Education from Kutztown University and his MBA from Regis University.

Leadership Positions: 

·         Vice-Chair, Lee County Schools Strategic Planning Committee

·         Vice-Chair, Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce

·         Board Member, Estero Historical Society

·         Former Mayor, Village of Estero 2019-2021

·         Former Council member, Village of Estero 2015-2021

·         Former Chairperson, Metropolitan Planning Organization, Lee County

·         35 years’ experience as senior executive at United Parcel Service

·         Former President, Southwest Florida League of Cities

·         Former Vice President, Kutztown University Foundation Board

·         Former Chairperson, Urban League of Philadelphia

·         Former Board Member, Executive Committee United Way of Philadelphia

·         Former Executive Committee Member, Chamber of Commerce, Philadelphia

·         Former Vice President World Affairs Council, Philadelphia

·         Former Board Member, Convention and Visitors Bureau, Philadelphia

·         Former Board Member, Police Athletic League, Philadelphia

·         Former Board Member, Workforce Planning Commission, Philadelphia

·         Former National Leadership Chairman, United Way, Atlanta

·         Former Vice-Chair, Urban League of Atlanta

·         Former Board Member, Urban League of Kansas City

 


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