Bill's wife, Teresa Whitesel, and family

Bill Whitesel was a beloved member of our James Hardie family. He joined the company in April of 1999 and quickly became one of the most capable sieve and sleeve technicians in the business. Bill was often sought out by our sister plants when they needed help. He was always willing to do what he could to help the team succeed.

Bill had a great sense of humor and would show up early for his shift every day to hold court with his friends before starting work. He was known for his sharp wit and for his appreciation of a good prank. He could take it just as well as he could dish it out. He could be seen riding his Harley-Davidson to work when the weather was fair. Bill was a friend to everyone at James Hardie. He loved talking about his family and was a great listener to all of his co-workers. He is already missed very much by the company and by the many people that he touched on a daily basis. Bill loved his job and all of the people who shared his days.

We would like to help Bill's wife, Teresa, and family during this difficult time in hopes of relieving some of the financial stress in these upcoming days and months.