2002 NIACC Distinguished Alumnus

Bill Stoyles earned his Associate Degree from Mason City Junior College in 1959, between his graduations from Clear Lake High School and the University of Iowa. He has found more time to golf since retiring last year from the family business, Stoyles Graphic Services, after 40 years. He has held leadership roles with the Printing Industries of Iowa and the Printing Industries of America. Locally, his involvements have included the Mason City Chamber of Commerce, American Red Cross, United Way, NIAD Business and Industry, North Iowa Girl Scouts, and Camp Tanglefoot. A former NIACC Alumni Advisory Board member, Bill has also been featured in the NIACC FIRST advertising campaign and was a charter member of the North Iowa Presidents Club facilitated by NIACC. He and his wife, Shirley, are active volunteers with the American Cancer Society. They have three grown daughters and three grandchildren.

"NIACC is an excellent stepping stone to a four-year school, having the personal qualities of high school yet raising your educational training and thinking to a higher level. I made many friends that I still see today, and I’ve taken advantage of continuous training opportunities throughout my career. NIACC has been a tremendous help in keeping our business going and growing."