Bill Goins

Pragmatic professional with solid experience in multiple leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic planning, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in finance, policy implementation, and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.

• North Carolina State Water and Infrastructure Authority Board Member; October 2021 to present
• Northern Regional Board of Trustees Member; January 2019 to present
• Board of Social Services Member; December 2018 to present
• Surry County Airport Authority Member; January 2019 to present
• Served on Surry County Finance, Property, Insurance and Benefits committees while a member of the Surry County Board of Commissioners; 2018 to present
• Partners Behavioral Health Board Member; January 2019 until June 2024
• Flat Rock/Bannertown Water Authority Member; December 2018 to 2024
• Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Member; January 2018 to December 2022
• Elected to the Surry County Board of Commissioners 2018 and 2022; Served as Chairman in 2022
• Surry County Schools Strategic Planning Team member; Spring 2024
• Member of Surry County Schools Auxiliary Services Committee; 2017 - 2020
• President of the Foothills Athletic Conference; 2016 - 2020
• Member of the Advisory Board for the North Carolina State Employees Credit Union - Dobson Branch; 2015 - 2018
• Led Central Middle to Exceed Expected Growth; 2016 -2017
• Member of Surry County School Transfer Committee; 2013 - 2017
• Completed the BB&T Mastering Leadership Dynamics for Educational Leaders; February 2017
• Completed “Leadership Essentials” at the Center for Creative Leadership; June 2016
• Led Central Middle to Exceed Expected Growth; 2015 - 2016
• Member of the Surry County Schools Calendar Committee; 2015 - 2016
• Led Central Middle to Exceed Expected Growth; 2014 - 2015
• President of the Northwest 1A/2A Athletic Conference; 2012 - 2013
• Led the first Habitat for Humanity House Build Project on a school campus in Surry County; 2012 - 2013
• Led a team on a North Carolina New Schools Study Visit to Pharr, Texas to observe a culture of preparing students to be college ready; Spring 2013
• Participated in a North Carolina New Schools LLC Study Visit to Webb High School to see innovative concepts in school scheduling; Fall 2012
• Implemented NCiRIS partnership between North Surry High School and North Carolina New Schools for the purpose of promoting rural students to take college courses and attend college upon graduation; 2012 - 2013
• Member of Surry County School Finance Committee; 2011 - 2013
• Member of Surry County Schools Athletic Improvement Committee; 2011 - 2013
• Member of Surry County Schools Principal of the Year Committee; Spring 2012
• Led the implementation of 1:1 Laptop Initiative at North Surry High School; Fall 2011
• Partnered with school leaders, JROTC, and business leaders to build the North Surry Veterans Memorial; 2009 - 2010
• Partnered with business and community leaders to provide academic scholarships for North Surry Students; 2010 - 2013
• Implemented the North Star Academy at North Surry High School; 2008 - 2009
• Surry County 9th Grade Academy Study Committee Member; Spring 2008
• Implemented Professional Learning Communities at North Surry High School; 2007 - 2008
• Led the development and establishment of the Greyhound Foundation for the purpose of raising money for capital improvements for the athletic facilities at North Surry High School; Fall 2006
• Appealed and won an athletic conference placement to the North Carolina High School Athletic Association; Spring 2004

• Signature School by the Piedmont Education Consortium for increasing student growth on EOGs for Central Middle School 2014 - 2015
• Principal of the Year for Surry County Schools; 2011 - 2012
• Selected to participate in the first cohort group for principals working to obtain National Board Certification in the Fall of 2011
• Signature School by the Piedmont Education Consortium for the work accomplished in the North Star Academy at North Surry High School; 2009 - 2010
• Recipient of the Surry County Schools Leadership Scholarship; 2000
• Chancellor’s List at Appalachian State University 1988 - 1990
• Member of Appalachian State University Student Government – Attorney General; 1989 - 1990
• Vigil Honor Member of Wahissa Lodge #118; 1988
• Dean’s List at Surry Community College; 1986 - 1988
• Eagle Scout Award; 1986