William F. Willard, Sr. (known as Billy throughout the company) is the CEO of Willard Agri-Service. The middle son of company founder De Willard, Billy has extensive experience in the farming and agricultural business.

Billy graduated from Purdue University with a B.S. in Ag Economics and completed additional postgraduate work at Purdue before joining the family business at Willard. He also began operating the family farm located in Poolesville, Maryland.

Today, Billy continues to operate the family farm with his son, Billy Jr. This gives Billy the unique perspective of being both a farmer customer and a supplier. At Willard Agri-Service, Billy oversees operations for the five plants servicing seven states.

Billy is active in the community, serving on the Montgomery County Agricultural Center board, the University of Delaware Ag Advisory board, the St. John’s College High School board, and the board of the Damascus Community Bank. Billy has also served on the Small Business Advisory Committee for the Richmond Federal Reserve Board.