Bill Squires
William (Bill) Squires began his career in the sports and entertainment facilities and events management industry in 1987. During his career, he has managed Yankee Stadium and Giants Stadium on two separate occasions. Bill was also hired as ESPN's Wide World of Sports' first General Manager and was hired by the Cleveland Browns to open their stadium in 1999. Squires was responsible for all aspects of events and operations of these venues. He is a past president of the Stadium Managers Association, which represents facility managers across the NFL, MLB, MLS, CFL, motorsports and international venues, and serves on several boards in the sports and events sector. He currently serves as Chief Venues Officer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup New York New Jersey Host Committee. Bill has taught Sports Management at Columbia University's School of Professional Studies since 2007, where his courses include Sports Facilities and Events Management and, since 2024, Sustainability in Sports: Theory and Practice. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy, he served twelve years as an active-duty naval aviator and a further twelve in the Naval Reserves, retiring with the rank of Commander.