Remembering 9/11: A Survivor's Story-Billy Forney

 

 

On a clear September morning in 2001, Billy Forney was at his desk on the 85th floor of One World Trade Center’s North Tower when the world changed forever. As the first plane struck, Billy faced a defining moment, one that twice brought him to the brink of death but ultimately became a testament to the human spirit’s power to persevere.

 

Navigating through smoke and darkness, Billy not only found his way out but helped others along the way, showing resilience under unimaginable circumstances. His story has since become a source of hope and reflection, shared across television, radio, and print, and recounted to diverse audiences from civic groups to schools, honoring the lessons of survival, empathy, and community.

 

A native of Houston and a Rice University graduate, Billy has built a career across multiple industries including financial services, commodity trading, the oil and gas sector, and family entertainment centers. Today, he focuses on business development for Forney Advisory Group, a business and personal consulting firm, and he serves as a fractional CFO to several growing companies, helping them scale with financial clarity and operational discipline.

 

Billy brings his experience as a survivor and community leader to audiences nationwide, reminding them that life’s unexpected challenges are invitations to discover our strength and inspire others.