A lifelong Ohioan, he was born in Coshocton and grew up in the Zanesville area. William attended the Ohio State University, graduating with a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing and then a Master's of Science in the Family Nurse Practitioner specialty. In the interim, he worked as a registered nurse at Mount Carmel West, and then as a certified emergency nurse at Sycamore Medical Center for five years. William's professional interests include wellness-focused care of patients of all ages and their families, as well as management of acute and chronic conditions. William and his wife, Lindsey, enjoy cooking, hiking, and playing with their two golden retrievers.