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Bill Fahrner

President / Owner

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Bill Fahrner is a firm believer that education is society’s greatest equalizer. It’s capable of changing not just one life but the trajectory of entire families for multiple generations. That belief led him to join Credo more than 20 years ago—and it’s still driving him today.   

Fostering Innovation Across the Higher Education Enterprise

During his Credo tenure, Bill has worked in just about every aspect of the firm. He’s engaged with more than 200 institutions on projects ranging from strategic planning and enrollment management to advancement and board development. Bill brings deep expertise in these topics, having served in seven interim vice-presidential roles focusing on enrollment management and advancement. As Credo’s current president, Bill is responsible for the firm’s financial and cultural health and oversees its facilities, IT, and consulting areas. 

“I love the impact that Credo has on leaders standing in service to all learners who will influence our world for generations to come."

A Family-Minded Community Leader

A Pittsburgh native, Bill now cheers the Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates from his home in North Carolina where he lives with his wife, Kristin, their daughters, Kayla and Lainey, and their rescue dog, Rooney. Bill also devotes his time as a member of the Entrepreneurs Organization Raleigh/Durham Chapter and a trustee of his church, activities that both inform—and are informed by—his work at Credo.  

More About Bill

  • Client & Project Portfolio
    • Board of Trustees Engagement | Tiffin University 
    • Advancement Engagement | Limestone University 
    • Advancement and Board of Trustees Engagement | Mount St. Mary’s University, MD 
    • Board of Trustees Engagement | Franklin & Marshall College 
    • Board of Trustees Engagement | Hiram College
    • Advancement Engagement | Washington Adventist University
    • Presenter, Board Governance | Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities (APCU)
    • Presenter, Board Governance and Higher Education Finance | Georgia Independent Colleges & Universities (GICA)
    • Board of Trustees Engagement | Muhlenberg College
    • Board of Trustees Engagement | Averett University 
  • Education & Certifications
    • B.S., Biology with Business Minor, West Virginia Wesleyan College 
    • MBA, West Virginia Wesleyan College 

     

  • Previous Roles
    • Chief Operating Officer, Credo
    • Director of Alumni Relations, West Virginia Wesleyan University 
  • Strengths & More

    StrengthsFinder Profile 

    • Achiever
    • Woo
    • Includer
    • Futuristic
    • Learner
    • Responsibility 

    REACH Style | Counselor 

    Enneagram | Type 3: The Achiever

    Myers-Briggs | ENTJ 

    Social Style | Expressive Analytic 

     

Executive Leadership Team

Bill is part of the Executive Leadership Team. He is proud to work with this team of talented individuals.

Advancement & Society Development Team

Bill brings his experience with advancement, development, and higher education fundraising to partner with this team to guide and deliver services.