03/31/2026
Last week, we were incredibly saddened to hear of the passing of our dear friend and team member, William Soper. We join countless family, friends, and community members in mourning this tremendous loss.
Bill was a devoted Christian, a proud Vietnam Veteran, and an exceptional chemist who was tirelessly committed to his family and bettering his community. Over the course of his career, Bill contributed his expertise to Dow Chemical and Bay County Wastewater Treatment before joining our founder David Gregory in establishing ReNew Systems, before we were known as Clearbrooke Technologies. Bill’s depth of knowledge in chemistry and the wastewater industry built us up further than we could have ever reached without him. He played an instrumental role in securing clients we still proudly serve today, as well as in securing our partnership with Diversey, formerly part of SC Johnson, in 2009.
When Jeff joined the company in the mid-2000s, Bill quickly became a trusted resource, a mentor, and a friend. Realizing that they were actually neighbors, Jeff and Julie had the added joy of growing close with Bill and his beloved wife, Lynda, outside of the office. Fond memories of cookouts and chats about the neighborhood happily remain from those days.
Even after retirement, Bill remained a steadfast supporter of our technology and would often work with us as a consultant to share his insight and guidance. Whenever he came into the office, Bill’s kind presence lifted everyone’s spirits. We will deeply miss his wisdom, his humor, and his memorable stories. Going forward, we are committed to continuing Bill’s innovative work and preserving his legacy here at Clearbrooke. Please join us in keeping his loving family in our thoughts and prayers.