1. Please tell us the name of your firm, title, and describe your role in one sentence.  I work at Deutsche Bank, as Managing Director — head of retail distribution.  I'm responsible for the distribution and creation of derivative based products sold into internal and external retail.

2. What are your fundraising and athletic goals for The Decathlon, and what led you to choose them? This year I hope to raise $20k. As for athletic goals, those are TBD.

3. On average, a Decathlete receives donations from 34 supporters. What fundraising technique(s) have worked best for you that you would recommend to first-time participants?  People commit to others that are willing to sacrifice and put in a superlative effort. Prior to fundraisers, let your prospects see you physically and mentally commit to The Decathlon over a long period of time.

4. Most Decathletes have participated in mud runs, 5k’s, and triathlons. What differentiates The Wall Street Decathlon experience from those other events? I compete on a National and International level in Masters track and was part of the M50 4x400-meter American record set at Millrose this year, so I compete regularly at a high level. The thing that separates the Wall Street Decathlon is the combination of the intense competition and the camaraderie. People want others to do well and as each event is completed the camaraderie level increases.

5. What’s the one piece of advice about The Decathlon that you’d share with first-time participants?  Tell as many people as possible that you are participating as you will be surprised at the level of support.  Many wait until the last minute and only tell colleagues when they are in fundraising mode.  Letting colleagues be part of your preparation (sharing workouts, sorenesses, minor setbacks) shows your commitment and gets buy-in.  This buy-in makes fundraising much easier.

You can donate to Bill's fundraising page here.