Bill Greene serves as the Chief Operating Officer for ACLU of Michigan where he oversees the organization’s day-to-day operations and systems management to ensure alignment with the organization’s mission. With a focus on operational excellence, financial sustainability, and team development, Bill works closely on leading the organization’s financial, human resources, information technology, and facilities management activities.
Bill brings for-profit, entrepreneurial, and nonprofit experience to his role, having previously held management positions at Ford Motor Company, founded a boutique market research organization, and serves as Interim CEO of another statewide organization. Bill is known for streamlining internal processes, leading cross-functional teams, implementing scalable solutions, and fostering an inclusive work culture.
In addition to his role at the ACLU of Michigan, Bill has contributed his time and talent to non-profit boards, including Ruth Ellis Center, the Dean’s Executive Advisory Board at the Sam Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, and Detroit Food Academy. Bill holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics from Grambling University, has done fundraising studies at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis School of Philanthropy, completed specialized coursework in Commitment Based Management, and he practices continuing education.