William Dixon Shay has been a dedicated alumnus and has provided material service to the school as it approaches major restoration and renovation of its facilities in the coming years. He joined Shay Construction to assist in the growth of the company in 2002. Prior to joining Shay Construction, he practiced corporate law in the District of Columbia office of Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld. He holds a B.A. from Bucknell and a J.D. from American University Washington College of Law.

In January 2014, Shay took over sole ownership of Shay Construction and its operations. Under his leadership, Shay Construction has grown its presence and reputation in the Philadelphia area by focusing on optimizing design, achieving maximum value for clients and delivering superior project management services. The firm is considered one of the finest for luxury private residences in the Philadelphia area.