Who We Are
Mike Barbera
Mike pitched for Williams from 1986-89. Known as a “crafty left-hander” (which let’s face it, means he didn’t throw very hard), he compiled a record of 12-9 for the Ephs. In 2009, along with Dan Duquette (Amherst ’80) and the College Baseball Hall of Fame, Mike planned the 150th anniversary of the first college baseball, which took place between Williams and Amherst in Pittsfield. The day included a re-enactment game with baseball alums from both schools, a chess match (just like in 1859), and the regular game between Williams and Amherst at Wahconah Park in Pittsfield. Williams won all three – and everything was broadcast on ESPNU.
Mike is a Senior Partner at the Washington, DC lobbying firm ACG Advocacy. He is also the founder and president of DC Grays Baseball – a non-profit that runs the DC Grays summer college baseball team as well as the DC Grays MVP youth baseball/softball program for inner-city DC kids. He lives in Alexandria, VA with his wife Harmony and his family. He has four children – Austin, Alec, Abbey and Chandler. All of them were coached by their dad in Little League, and they have heard all his stories about Williams baseball.
Bill Keville
Bill was a three-year starter for the Ephs (1979-81). His junior season was highlighted by a streak that included 20 hits in 25 at bats. Bill’s batting average ranked 18th in the nation and helped him earn All New England honors. Bill went on to captain the 1981 squad and was named the team’s MVP.
A Worcester native, Bill is honored to serve as a Trustee Advisor at the Nativity School, a non-denominational middle school that that seeks to break the cycle of poverty in his hometown. Many Williams baseball players led by Bill Haylon (’81) came together and built the Briggs Gymnasium at Nativity to honor Coach Briggs and the lessons we learned from him.
Bill currently resides in Kennebunk, Maine with his wife Nikki. Bill coached all three of his children (Caitlin, Brian and Tim) and has been blessed with four grandchildren. He recently returned to coaching as the Assistant Coach of his grandson Ben’s tee ball team. Bill is a partner at Melick & Porter, a regional law firm based in Boston.
Lewis Collins
Lewis played shortstop for Williams from 1985-1988. He fondly recalls the great bonds and memories with his teammates, including some hard fought NESCAC victories, an emphatic win over Dartmouth in 1988, and the annual spring trip to Florida. Lewis was also a starting tight end for the Williams football team, and is a member of the Williams Sideline Quarterback Club.
He also recalls his baseball and football coaches at Williams reminding him, “you play Division III because there is no Division IV!” (Words to live by for every Williams athlete.) After working for the Los Angeles Dodgers in a marketing role, Lewis attended the University of Michigan Law School and serves as General Counsel for GW&K Investment Management in Boston. Lewis is a past board member of Good Sports – a national non-profit that provides equipment and training for youth leagues in under-resourced areas. He enjoys weekends in the Berkshires with his wife and Williams classmate Cary, and their kids Taylor and Luke.
