Rev. Dr. William H. Foster, Jr., Director, Marketing & Strategic Relationships helps extend MMBB’s benefits to organizations in Illinois. Bill brings more than 20 years of pastoral experience and 30 years of financial experience to his role at MMBBandhas served as Senior Pastor at the Providence M.B. Church of Chicago, Illinois for 20 years. Bill has held several positions with the National Baptist Convention, U.S.A., Inc.—including Budget Committee Member, Congress Budget Director/Treasurer, Congress Faculty, Home Mission Board Member, and Labor Relations Board Member. Bill also serves as President for the Baptist General State Convention of Illinois.
Prior public and corporate experience includes Administrator of Chicago Public Schools and executive roles at Converse, Quaker Oats Gatorade Division, and Kraft General Foods. Drafted as a professional basketball player out of college, Bill played for both the Chicago Bulls and the Montana Golden Nuggets.
Bill holds a Doctor of Ministry from United Theological Seminary, an MDiv from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, an MBA in Finance from the University of Chicago and a BS in Business and Marketing from Montana State University. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and spending time with his family and friends.