. Bill Remak is a cancer survivor who has twice received a liver transplant. He is also a diabetic. He is an active member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, now in his 30th year. Bill is the recipient of the 2016 National Health Pioneer Award for Hepatitis Advocacy from the Georgia Doty HIV and Hepatitis Outreach Foundation, Chicago, IL. He has written numerous articles and is a well sought after national speaker on patient advocacy issues and healthcare innovation. He enjoys reading, writing, sailing, swimming, hiking in California’s state parks, going to movies and dining. Bill has four grown children and three grandchildren. Bill is a native of San Anselmo, Marin County, California and currently resides in Petaluma in Sonoma County, California.