Bill Tillmann appointed Director of Advancement and Communications on the Asbury Seminary Florida-Dunnam campus

Vice President of Advancement and Communications Jay Mansur announces the appointment of Bill Tillmann as Director of Advancement and Communications on the Asbury Seminary Florida-Dunnam campus effective July 1, 2010.

In his new role, Tillmann will manage and cultivate a list of major donors, corporate and private foundations, and prospects to increase financial support of the Seminary. This includes implementing the introduction, involvement, invitation and inspiration phases of the Advancement Relationship Management Strategy. He will also serve as a member of the advancement team.

Bill has worked for Asbury Seminary since July 2001.  He served as Director of Operations until 2007, when he was named Executive Director of Operations.  In July 2009, Tillmann transitioned to his current position as Interim Vice President of the Florida-Dunnam campus.  Before coming to Asbury, Tillmann served in senior management roles in two community banks and was involved with several small businesses, primarily located in Illinois and Florida.

Tillmann is a graduate of Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, with a B.A. in Accounting.  He also received a certification in financial planning from the College for Financial Planning in Colorado. 

Tillmann is a member of Metro Community Church, located in Winter Springs, Florida.  He served as a member on the board of trustees for an elementary school that the church manages and supports in Catacamas, Honduras.   Tillmann also served on the missions team of the church, and other service roles throughout the church.

Bill and his wife Judy live in Winter Springs, Florida, and have three adult children, Amy, Barbara and John, as well as three grandchildren. 

Tillmann said, “I felt called to Asbury Seminary in 2001, when I responded to the invitation to apply for the then newly formed position of Director of Operations.  I have greatly valued my time at Asbury, especially the opportunity I’ve had to share Christian financial stewardship principles with students while on the Florida-Dunnam campus.  I greatly value the servant leadership that is modeled by faculty and staff members serving in Florida.”

Vice President Mansur said, “Bill is highly regarded and respected throughout the entire Asbury community, especially on the Florida-Dunnam campus.  His knowledge of the Florida-Dunnam campus and his dedication to building lifelong relationships make him the perfect fit for this position.”