William Lyles

William Lyles is a recognized leader in the building industry, having served in top roles in many national, state, and local organizations.

He serves on the Board of Directors for the National Association of General Contractors and the California State Chamber of Commerce. Lyles has also served on the Board of the Fresno Economic Development Corporation and as a member of the Board of Governors for the California State University, Fresno Foundation.

Lyles has been very active in community service, serving as president of the Board of Directors for Valley Public Television, Fresno Regional Foundation, Fresno Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Playland, East Fresno Rotary, and the Fresno Metropolitan Museum. He has also served on the Board of Directors for the Private Industry Council, the Fresno Philharmonic Association, the Purdue Alumni Association, and the Fresno Opera Association.

His extensive community service was recognized in 2001 when California State University, Fresno awarded him with one of the highest honors, an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters.

In 1999 he received the California State University, Fresno Foundation Service Award. The award is presented to an individual who has achieved stature in his or her field of endeavor that reflects favorably on the Fresno community and the University.

He has supported many other aspects of education in the region, including the San Joaquin College of Law, community colleges, and public schools.

Lyles holds a bachelor of science degree from Purdue University and served in the U.S. Navy Civilian Engineering Corps where he helped supervise construction of a power plant, roads, water system and building.