William "Bill" Sickles

Bill Sickles is a senior lecturer in marketing at the Gabelli School of Business. He primarily focuses on The Ground Floor, the showcase, introductory business course for first-year students. Academic & Jesuit Leadership Professor Sickles integrates academic rigor with mission-driven engagement.

Award Recognition: Recipient of the 2026 Ignatian Faculty Leadership Award, honoring educators who embody the Jesuit principles of Conscience, Competence, Compassion, and Commitment.

Community Engagement: Leads the Ground Floor Community Engaged Learning (CEL) curriculum, connecting students to the Bronx business ecosystem via immersive walking tours and corporate partnerships.

Curriculum Innovation: Pioneered the Manresa Service Seminar, an innovative course analyzing non-profit business operations through hands-on volunteerism.

Institutional Service: Served as a past member of the Gabelli School Dean’s Advisory Council.

Corporate & Global Expertise: Prior to joining academia, Professor Sickles built a distinguished 40-year career in media, marketing, and sales management. He spent 15 years in senior sales leadership roles at Google NYC, driving domestic and global business growth. In addition, he managed national radio advertising sales for Clear Channel, Katz Media, and Interep. He also worked within AT&T Network Systems’ Global Development Program. Sickles also has international consulting experience and has served as a marketing consultant for the Polish Ministry of Privatization in Warsaw, supporting its Mass Privatization Program.

• MBA - Marketing and International Business – Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University
• BS - Marketing and Finance – Gabelli School of Business, Fordham University