Since 1983, Bill has been a part of Brandenburg Properties, a generational San Jose-based real estate investment firm. He oversees daily operations for investments in 7 states. He is a 4th generation San Josean and has served his community on a number of fronts. Bill is also the recipient of numerous distinctions and recognitions from a variety of organizations over the years, but what’s most important is his commitment to advancing stroke awareness. Bill’s experience with stroke was as a result of his mother suffering one in the fall of 2006. A nurse by formal training and always in excellent health, Bill’s mom suffered a stroke while at home. Not fully realizing what was happening to her other than being dizzy and suffering a headache, she went to lie down and rest, thinking that would help—never thinking “stroke”. Four hours later, Bill and his brother found themselves at the ER with their mom—who had initially suffered a mild stroke, but grew over time in intensity and impact. She never recovered, was unable to manage herself and 15 horrible months later, she passed as a result. Bill pledged then that he would do whatever he could to spread the words “stroke awareness” more diligently and meaningfully than ever before so no family would have to experience what his did. It is with this passion that he shares his thoughts, time and talent with the Stroke Awareness Foundation in bettering our community, saving lives and the functionality of lives.