William J. Stieren is a Certified Business Intermediary and a seasoned CPA with extensive experience in buying, selling, operating and financing businesses. Bill brings a unique set of skills to the transaction table. He has more than 30 years experience working with businesses, advising on tax, financing, enhancing profitability and long term financial planning. After working in a large public company and the federal government, Bill became a tax specialist and then a partner with McGladrey Pullen, a national CPA firm. Bill pioneered the concept of issuing preferred partnership interests to secure financial and tax benefits for taxpayers. The practice has become an industry standard for financial professionals across the country. Bill acquired a small business in Illinois and for five years grew the business several fold before selling it. He then acquired additional businesses and managed them until deciding to move to a warmer, more stimulating economic climate in Las Vegas.
Bill earned a Bachelor of Science at the University of Illinois. He has been a speaker for professional and business groups, and has taught college courses. He is currently a Rotary member and on the Board of the Turn Around Management Association. Previously, he was on the Board of the YMCA; GREDA - a local economic development association; Community College Foundation; St Mary's Hospital; Galesburg Chamber; and Chairman of the Knox County Republican Committee.