Noregon Appoints Bill A. Hathaway as Chief Executive Officer

Noregon announced the promotion of Bill A. Hathaway to chief executive officer. Hathaway has served on Noregon’s leadership team since 2018, and in his most recent role as chief revenue officer, he oversaw the organization’s sales, marketing and product management efforts.

“It is an honor to announce Bill Hathaway as our new CEO,” said Bill G. Hathaway, Noregon’s executive chairman. “No one better understands Noregon’s vision, long-term goals and what is required to achieve them. Bill has been an integral part of Noregon’s growth, and I look forward to even greater success under his leadership.”

Noregon develops software, hardware and technology for the maintenance, service and upkeep of commercial vehicles and heavy-duty equipment. Hearst acquired a majority stake in the organization in 2021.

“Bill A. Hathaway has an extraordinary grasp of Noregon’s business and he has proven himself in every role he has taken on at the company,” said Hearst President and CEO Steven R. Swartz. “My Hearst colleagues and I congratulate him on this promotion and look forward to this new leadership partnership between Bill A. and Noregon’s founder and executive chairman, Bill G. Hathaway.”

Bill A. Hathaway joined Noregon in 2016, where he developed and led the content management group. He quickly rose through the organization and led the restructuring of Noregon’s sales strategies and oversaw the national accounts sales team. Hathaway played an integral role in the launch of many Noregon products and services, including NextStep Repair, Technician as a Service (TaaS) and the recently released ShopPulse. Hathaway has served on a variety of boards and committees in the industry, including organizations such as ATA, TMC, MEMA and SAE.

“Bill’s experience working with industry leaders is a major asset to Noregon and our long-term vision. Bill developed strong relationships with customers and partners while serving in his sales leadership role, and we look forward to growing those relationships while developing new ones under his direction,” added Bill G. Hathaway.

On his appointment, Bill A. Hathaway said, “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve Noregon and its leadership team. I have so much respect for this organization and the role it plays in keeping vehicles and equipment operating safely. I look forward to building upon Noregon’s incredible foundation and leading the business into the future.”

Hathaway is a graduate of the LEAD ATA program and a recipient of the 2022 SC Biz New’s award for 2022 Icons and Phenoms. Hathaway holds a degree in Business Administration and Management from Furman University.

About Noregon
Noregon is a leading solutions provider for the maintenance, service, and upkeep of commercial vehicles and heavy-duty equipment. Noregon’s offerings include in-shop and remote diagnostic applications, interactive maintenance and service guides, custom development, and more. Today’s top fleets, construction companies, OE dealers, repair facilities, and municipalities all rely on Noregon to maximize uptime on their vehicles and equipment.