William Hiley is the Founder and Principal Estate Manager at Hiley and Associates, overseeing historic and architecturally significant properties across Washington, DC. With 26+ years of experience, he brings deep expertise in property oversight, household operations, and the care of fine art, silver, and antiques. A Citadel graduate and Master Gardener, Will combines disciplined leadership with a refined understanding of estate preservation and long-term stewardship of both historic and modern residences.
Favorite task at work?
Event planning and execution
A tool you swear by?
Moleskin notebook
Most memorable project?
Recreating a historic 18th century structure for a single, one night event
If I wasn’t in private service, I’d be…
Gardening
Preferred way to stay organized?
Written calendar
Career advice in 5 words or less?
Do or Do Not
First job?
Farm hand
How do you start your day?
Coffee
Most-used app at work?
Uber
A skill you’re improving?
Time management
Ideal day?
Challenging and full of problem solving
Most challenging aspect of your job?
Keeping the mundane fresh and challenging
Best part of the private service community?
Shared experience
What’s your biggest time-saver?
Always keeping my phone on hand
Best advice you’ve received?
Love for the day, in the day
Paper or digital?
Paper
Early bird or night owl?
Both
A skill every estate management professional needs?
Patience
Favorite place?
The Silver Vault in Charleston
What’s your focus this year?
Growing our client base
