Rebuilding Together® Tradesperson of the Year^™ Presented by WD-40®

About Bill:

I don't know Bill Curry well, but his extensive volunteerism has inspired me to enter him in this contest. He has spent countless hours promoting conservation efforts in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. He has done this by volunteering his time, and donating materials, tools and expertise toward various non-profits, including serving as chairman of the Coastal Conservation Association, and restocking and monitoring yellow perch for the Maryland Artificial Reef Initiative. He shares his experiences and knowledge in various industry associations to help individuals and companies. He uses his carpentry, construction and business knowledge to streamline costs for the non-profit groups he has been involved with. He has used diplomacy to bring together groups of very differing interests to negotiate sensitive policies and laws. He shares his knowledge with other groups in the region to maximize conservation efforts and dollars. As a self-employed small business owner he faces the struggles involved with such, yet maintains flexibility to be there for the needs of his community. His honesty and integrity are well known and respected among those who know him in the industry and his volunteer groups. His efforts benefit every living thing in the Bay and its watershed, including the many youth he has inspired. Please do not let my ignorance of all of his works be a factor in considering him for Tradesperson of the year. Bill is a true hero, yet a very humble man, and I know he has hammered the nails needed to construct a better world for us all.