Bill Bunch
Bill Bunch founded Maze Financial Planning in 2006. Bill had previously been helping people with tax planning and preparation at Carver & Bunch CPA during the 1990's and William H. Bunch CPA, PA which he founded in 2001. Bill was asked by his tax clients to also help them with investing, so he started Maze. First he obtained an additional certification for CPA's, to be designated as a Personal Financial Specialist. Bill went on to grow Maze, and was recognized by Business Leader Magazine as a Top 100 North Carolina Small Business for 2010.
Bill was known widely through the community for his active involvement and dedicated service. Bill served as a Meals on Wheels deliverer from 1995–2021, Kiwanis President, East Chapel Hill Rotary Member, and a board member of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce for nearly a decade. Bill played a key role in creating the Chamber’s 501(c)(3) partner, the Foundation for Sustainable Community. Bill was one of only four individuals to serve more than one term as Chair in the Chamber’s 80-year history (2008-2009).
Bill was a devoted husband to his wife Donna and practiced unconditional love for her, his children, and grandchildren. His life was full of showing up for others, having meaningful conversations, and leading by example. Bill was a member of University United Methodist Church (UUMC) since 1993 and had served in various capacities. Bill served as Chair of the Administration Board, Chair of the Council of Ministries, and Stephen Minister in addition to chaperone and trumpet player on numerous service and choir trips with his three children. Bill was an Eagle Scout and helped start Pack 39 Cub Scout Troop with other fathers at UUMC. While serving as Assistant Scout Master of Troop 820, he and his son William attended Sea Base and Northern Tier. In 2004 Bill was awarded the Boy Scout Silver Beaver Award, the highest council-level recognition for adult volunteers. In his earlier years, he ("Proud Panther") and Natalie ("Draws-a-lot") participated in Indian Princesses, later the YMCA Guides program with his daughter Zoe ("Blooming Flower"). He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather who remained constantly present with his family while pursuing his entrepreneurial and service callings.