IN MEMORIAM: Bill Baker

Bill Baker, the first executive director of the National Demolition Association, died at the age of 81 in mid-June after suffering a stroke earlier in the month. Baker was named as executive director of the group that was originally known as the National Association of Demolition Contractors (NADC) shortly after it was created in the early 1970s.

He is credited as being instrumental in the association becoming firmly established and then helping it to continue to grow as the key trade group representing the structural demolition and dismantling industry in North America.

Baker was a World War II U.S. Army veteran who was married for many years to the late Wanda Baker. He is survived by his daughter Wendy Richter and son Bill Baker as well as five grandchildren.

Donations in Bill Baker’s name can be sent to The American Cancer Society, 1801 S. Meyers Road, Suite 100, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181.