William was born in Evanston, IL, raised in Skokie and continues to reside in Skokie. He received his Bachelors of Arts in Political Science from DePaul University and went on to earn his Associates in Mortuary Science from Worsham College of Mortuary Science. His professional involvements include, memberships to the Selected Independent Funeral Homes, National Funeral Directors Association, Cremation Association of North America, Illinois Funeral Directors Association, Northeastern Illinois Funeral Directors Association, and Funeral Directors Services Association of Greater Chicago. William is also a member of the Kiwanis Club of Skokie Valley, the Skokie Chamber of Commerce, the Notre Dame College Prep Alumni Association, Skokie Community Foundation and attends St. Peter Catholic Church. William and his wife, Sara, have a son, William Jr. “Little Will” and a  Red Fox Labrador Retriever. His hobbies include spending time with family and friends, water sports, golfing, traveling, running and exercising.