Bill  Ribble came to Silicon Valley in 1973 with an EE degree from Purdue University (1966) and an MBA from the Krannert School (1973), to work for Hewlett Packard. During the 7 years between degrees he served in the US Navy as a fighter pilot deployed to Southeast Asia.

Bill retired in 2014 but for 40 years he served as a manager, director, CEO, and entrepreneur starting and/or managing at high tech companies engaged in semiconductor design & manufacturing and test & measurement. He also consulted in management development and executive coaching.

In the world of non-profits, he was COB of the South Valley Family YMCA and President of the corporation of Stone Church. He is a founding member of Smart Yards Education. He and his wife, Claire, reside in Willow Glen.