Bill Conran is a Head of Sales, Business Development & Strategy at Open LMS. Colleagues describe him as "It is impossible not to be a fan of Bill. Since I have met him I have been consistently impressed, and astounded, at his ability to not only connect with people, but to lead in a highly technical and fickle industry. He is equal parts driven and compassionate, which is a rare combination. I never hesitate to recommend NilesNolen clients and connections to Bill as I know he will treat them with professionalism, care, and respect. And did I mention he has an epic knowledge of not just learning analytics and EdTech? Ask him anything about music and he is an encyclopedia (with very good taste, but I am biased). Thank you, Bill, for being amazing to work with!", "There are two things to know about Bill; his direct impact on an internal team and the external numbers. He has a keen sense of awareness to every person on *the* team, not just the salespeople he leads. A true servant leader. He’ll boost morale, instill culture, and develop a meaningful relationship with you. This work internally doesn’t overshadow his impact on the numbers. He'll deliver on revenue, increase the pipeline, and find ways to positively influence other metrics in the business. Lastly, don’t forget clients - the lifeblood of business. He’s authentic, genuinely enjoys being with people and makes sure clients are treated well. He’s far from transactional, and probably to his detriment. I share all of this from a number of perspectives - I was part of his hiring process, worked for him, and now work alongside him in the industry as a partner. If you haven’t heard enough then send me a message and I’ll share some other stories with you.", and "Bill Conran is a great person. Normally that would be enough to constitute a ringing endorsement, but let me explain why it is not quite enough... When I broke into software sales a few years ago, I was presented the opportunity to work along side Bill by supporting him as an Inside Sales counterpart. Due to his tireless work effort and beautifully managed client relationships, we enjoyed a successful sales year together...and I learned a whole bunch from him during the process. The following year Bill was promoted to VP of Sales, and, while I no longer worked directly with/for him, he continued to offer his guidance and wisdom to me as I progressed in my sales career. I am grateful for his mentorship (which continues each time I see him) and will always recommend Bill, a great person, for any endeavor he puts his mind to."