Bill grew up in Kansas. He graduated from Southwest Baptist University with a major in Christian Ministry and minor in music. He met his wife Kelly at SBU while marching in the band. Bill has served in various church staff roles including worship, youth ministry, college ministry, and was a discipleship pastor in Missouri, Kansas, as well as in Washington State. Bill has been part of Cross Fellowship since 2005 where he has served in several interim and volunteer positions. He has been the director of the Baptist Student Union at the United States Air Force Academy for 16 years. He was voted in as the Campus Pastor for Palmer Park in May of 2022. Bill has four grown children Morgan (Landon), Mollie (Tyler), Matthew (Caroline), and Madison. He has 4 grandkids – Spencer, Grayson, Jonas, and Asher.  He loves anything on 2 wheels.