William A. Hines, Jr., Executive Vice President and co-owner of C. W. HINES and Associates, Inc., an international management training and consulting firm based in White Stone, Virginia, completed his undergraduate education at Hampton University where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management (1974). He was awarded the Masters in Human Resources Management from George Washington University (1980). He is also a graduate of the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce/Christopher Newport University Leadership Institute. Bill graduated from the Armed Forces Staff College in Norfolk, Virginia and the Command and General Staff College.

A decorated Vietnam Veteran (Bronze Star and Legion of Merit) and a retired Lieutenant Colonel, his outstanding military career included several successful command assignments in Europe and Vietnam. He received the distinguished Meritorious Service Award for his achievements in Korea. His final Pentagon assignment was as Inspector General where he received commendations for outstanding work conducting focus groups throughout the United States, Europe and Korea. In this capacity, he was responsible for investigations that required highly technical and analytical skills. Focus groups included active duty military, family members, civilian workers, and private sector vendors. Topic areas were:

• Racism and sexism and equal employment issues
• Employee assistance
• Work practices and procedures
• Quality of work life and family support systems
• Ethics in the work place and contract compliance

He served as interim administrator for a major hospital reorganization. As a special consultant to Virginia Beach Police for Greekfest-Laborfest, he provided recommendations for Cross-Cultural communications. He completed certification training in Non-Violent Conflict Resolution from the Martin Luther King Center in Atlanta, Georgia, certified relationship specialist, and he is certified as a mediator by the Virginia Supreme Court. As Vice President and Senior staff consultant and trainer for C.W. Hines and Associates, Inc. Mr. Hines’ primary areas are:

• Managing Cultural Diversity
• Executive Coaching
• Organizational Assessment; Research and Development
• Organizational Development
• Team Development
• Leadership Training
• Work Systems Analysis
• Coaching and Counseling
• Conflict Management; Dealing With Difficult People
• Mentoring; Executive Coaching
• Assertive Communication
• Career Development
• Customer Service

Bill is active in social and civic organizations which include:

• Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; Lifetime member of the NAACP
• Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Hampton Roads (Board Chairman)
• Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Leadership Institute, Alumni Association.
• Big Brothers and Big Sisters
• Peninsula Investment Association
• Newport News Commission to Study the Child at Risk
• Appointed by Delegate Alan Diamondstein to Chair the Curriculum Committee for Education Advisory Board
• Founding President of the Peninsula Chapter of 100 Black Men of America
• 1993 Appointed Commissioner for Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority
• Chairman of Newport News Youth Risk Prevention Advisory Committee
• 1993 Elected to the National Executive Board for 100 Black Men of America
• 1999 Appointed to Advisory Board for King’s Daughters Children’s Hospital

As a member of the Newport News People-to-People Community based organization, Mr. Hines works with the Newport News Chief of Police and other community leaders on race relations.

As Vice President and senior staff consultant and trainer for C.W. Hines and Associates, Mr. William Hines' primary areas are:

• Managing Cultural Diversity
• Organizational Assessment
• Organizational Communications
• Team Development
• Research and Development
• Focus Group Facilitation
• Leadership Training
• Work Systems Analysis
• Coaching and Counseling
• Conflict Management
• Dealing with Difficult People
• Mentoring
• Assertive Communication
• Career Development
• Performance Management
• Customer Service
• Executive Coaching

Mr. Hines is active in social and civic organizations, including:

• Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
• Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Hampton Roads
  (Chairman, Board of Directors)
• Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Leadership Institute, Alumni   Association
• Big Brothers and Big Sisters
• Peninsula Investment Association
• Newport News Commission to Study the Child at Risk
• Appointed by Delegate Alan Diamonstein to Chair the Curriculum Committee for Education Advisory Board
• Founding President, Peninsula Chapter of 100 Black Men of America, Inc.
• Chairman, Newport News Youth Risk Prevention Advisory Committee

As a member of the Newport News People-to-People Community based organization, Mr. Hines works with the Newport News Chief of Police and other community leaders on race relations.

Career Highlights

1994, received the Service Systems Forum Outstanding Youth Advocate Award.
1996, Outstanding Leader in Hampton Roads Award given by the Conference of Minority Public Administrators.
1999, Outstanding Citizens Award from the National Urban League.
2000, Humanitarian Award given by the National Conference for Community and Justice.
2003, Designated Scholar in Residence for the National Alliance of Black School Educators.
2003, Appointed to Board of Directors for SCORE, Inc.
2005, Co-Author of MONEY MUSCLE: 120 EXERCISES TO BUILD SPIRITUAL AND FINANCIAL STRENGTH.
2005, Nominated for “The Village Father Award” given by the Judge Mablean Ephram Foundation.
2006, Featured in the March/April issue of GSA MarkeTips.

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Published Works

2004, MONEY MUSCLE, 120 EXERCISES to BUILD SPIRITUAL and FINANCIAL STRENGTH