Bill Pugin

Bill Pugin believes people can master the skills of powerful communication by being open to life’s

experiences and developing natural tools of social observation. Signing started Pugin on his road to

discovery. His sister, Mary Anne, is deaf and his great affection toward her inspired him to learn sign

language. He attended Gallaudet University, a university for the Deaf in Washington DC, where he

completed his formal training in Sign Language Interpreting in 1979. Along the way, Bill earned certifications

with the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, National Association of the Deaf, California Association of the

Deaf, and numerous other awards and recognitions.

Bill has traveled the world providing exceptional sign language interpreting services for four U.S. Presidents,

His Holiness The Dalai Lama, World Leaders and Entertainment Industry Icons.  He founded The Sign

Language Company in order to offer the industry a higher level of talent and service. Bill is ‘hands on’ with

the day-to-day operations at The Sign Language Company, ensuring his company maintains the high

standards and industry reputation he established over 35 years ago. He is also a published author having

penned his memoir in recently released Fly on the Wall.