After graduating from Cocoa High, Bill followed in his fathers footsteps and worked at the Kennedy Space Center until he was laid off with the end of the Apollo Program.

Bill was first elected to the Rockledge City Council in 1976 and then to the Florida House in 1992. He currently serves in the Florida Senate for the 24th district. He is known nationwide for his innovation in bringing greater accountability to government, having authored the book Activity Based Total Accountability.

Bill and his wife (and high school sweetheart) Katie have two grown daughters and 3 grandchildren. Besides being a devoted husband, dad, and now grandfather, Bill is an accomplished stock car racer.