William L. Eckstrom (Bill) has spent his entire career in the sales arena, the first nine years in 
personal production and the past twelve in strategic sales management. His accomplishments as a sales producer placed him in the top 5% of his industry worldwide, and he received local and national recognition for his achievements. In sales management, Bill's record is also exemplary. He began his sales management career in 1996 with a healthcare consulting company. In 2000, Bill became District Sales Manager for a national medical equipment company and was quickly promoted to Regional Manager. Within two years he was again promoted, to U.S. Director of Sales. During this four year stretch, which was inclusive of 9/11, sales increased over 80%. In late 2004, Bill was lured away to become Sr. V.P. of Business Development for a publicly traded healthcare organization. By year end 2007, the organization's stock price had doubled and new sales revenue had grown 280%.
Bill is a nationally recognized public speaker. His presentations include topics such as team building, achieving peak performance in sales, and leadership and accountability.
Lincoln, Nebraska, is home for Bill, his wife, and their three children. His passions, along with family, often involve outdoor activities. He is an avid hunter, fisherman, and biker.
His community is important to him, and Bill serves on several boards which reflect his interest in civic responsibility.
He can be reached at beckstrom@ecsellinstitute.com
