William Heard
Mr. Heard has served as a member of our Board since August 2024. In 2011, he founded Heard Capital LLC, where he continues to serve as CEO and Chief Investment Officer. Prior to founding Heard Capital LLC, Mr. Heard was a special situations analyst for Stark Investments, where he covered telecommunications, media, technology, financial, industrial and energy sectors.
Mr. Heard is active in the philanthropic community, focusing on education and disadvantaged youth. He currently serves on the City Year Chicago Board of Directors and actively participates in OneGoal, a diverse collective of local organizations creating opportunities for today’s youth and low-income population. Mr. Heard is a board member of the President’s Circle and Young Professional Network for the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and is a member of the Economic Club of Chicago. He is also a member of the Dean’s Circle at the University of Chicago Law School, as well as a member of the Founders’ Committee for the University of Chicago Law School’s Center on Law and Finance.
Mr. Heard is a graduate of Marquette University’s College of Business Administration, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Real Estate.