Title: Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Company: Elevāt Inc.
Location: Buckeye, Arizona, United States
William M. Hill, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Elevāt Inc., has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in technology.
Mr. Hill, co-founder and chief executive officer of Elevāt Inc. in the Greater Seattle area since 2015, is lauded for his dedication and expertise in the industrial fluid power industry. Since establishing the company over 10 years ago, he has been instrumental in managing its operations and has over 20 staff members, each of whom plays an integral role in the business. Mr. Hill’s responsibilities include working closely with the sales team while overseeing the engineering team. He also frequently collaborates with his co-founder to strategize future goals.
Launching the company to meet a critical need, most heavy equipment and machinery cannot communicate real-time data. It also cannot be captured in the cloud. To solve this problem, Elevāt Inc. serves as a critical and easy-to-consume industrial IoT SaaS solution. As such, Mr. Hill’s company is capable of improving performance, increasing uptime and reducing costs.
Pivotal in establishing Elevāt Inc. as a significant player in the industry, Mr. Hill leverages decades of former success in his work today. Before launching Elevāt Inc., he was the president and chief executive officer of Western Integrated Technologies in Bellevue, Washington, from 1987 to 2024. During his tenure, Mr. Hill was crucial in expanding the company from a small enterprise with three employees to a robust organization employing approximately 200 individuals. His strategic vision and ability to foster relationships with major distributors and manufacturers across the U.S. and globally made him a well-known figure in the field.
Mr. Hill’s journey with Western Integrated Technologies began in 1986 when he assumed the role of vice president, a position he held until 1999. His leadership skills were evident as he navigated the company through various challenges and opportunities, contributing significantly to its growth and success.
Before joining Western Integrated Technologies, Mr. Hill honed his skills as a regional sales manager at NL Rucker, now known as Berendsen Fluid Power, from 1978 to 1986. This role gave him invaluable experience and insights into the industry, laying the foundation for his future accomplishments.
Mr. Hill’s educational background included coursework in business administration at Leederville Tech from 1970 to 1972, as well as studies at Aquinas College and Saint Joseph’s earlier in his academic journey. These educational experiences equipped him with the knowledge and skills necessary for his professional achievements, particularly in business management.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Mr. Hill is actively involved in civic organizations, such as the Knights of Columbus, a global Catholic fraternal service. He also serves as a board member for the Center for Advanced Manufacturing Puget Sound. These affiliations reflect his commitment to community engagement and industry advancement.
Mr. Hill attributes much of his professional success to his family’s support and openness to new ideas, which have been integral to his career progression. Dedicated to elevating his company towards long-term sustainability, he envisions Elevāt Inc.’s potential to make a significant impact through environmental benefits and cost savings, with plans to create a digital version of the company. Mr. Hill’s forward-thinking approach underscores his belief in innovation and growth within the industry.
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