When Bill Flynn assumed leadership of Mutual of America in 1971, it was a small struggling organization. Now, 16 years later, thanks to Flynn’s leadership and vision it is a giant in its field.

Bill Flynn is widely known for his role in promoting peace in Northern Ireland, for his efforts in global conflict resolution and for his philanthropy. As chairman of the National Committee on American Foreign Policy, Flynn was instrumental in the decision of President Clinton to grant a visa to Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams. He also sponsored trips to the U.S. by leading loyalists, and has led two delegations to Northern Ireland to push for economic investment and peace in the region. Affiliated with numerous charities, Bill Flynn is chairman of the Irish Chamber of Commerce in the U.S., and serves on the boards of Co-operation Ireland and the Irish American Partnership. He was installed as the U.S. head of the Knights of Malta and recently received the Initiative for Peace award from the prestigious National Committee on American Foreign Policy.

Flynn’s loyalty to Ireland can be traced to his roots in Counties Mayo and Down. He is a prominent figure in New York’s Irish American community. Last year he was chosen to be Grand Marshal of the New York St. Patrick’s Day Parade. He was our Irish American of the Year in 1994.

A native New Yorker, Bill Flynn was educated at Cathedral College of the Immaculate Conception and holds an MA from Fordham University. He is married to Peggy and they have four children.