Bill was born in Bengough, Sask. to parents who were teachers/farmers.  He attended Western Christian College, Weyburn for high school and the University of Regina where he received his Bachelor of Science in Biology.  He trained as an Electroneurophysiolgy Tech and Cardiology Tech at the Pasqua Hospital where he later became Team Leader and manager for the Cardi-Neuro Diagnostic Lab of the Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region.  After 40 years in health care he retired in 2015 and now currently lives in Grand Coulee, Saskatchewan.  

Along with his wife Cindy, they have a blended family of 6 children and twelve grandchildren.  Bill enjoys building projects, whether for themselves or for their children, snowmobiling, riding his Vespa scooter and playing his guitar.  He and his wife Cindy are actively involved with Gentle Road Church of Christ in Regina, where they have placed membership.  He has been on the Board of Directors of Broken Arrow Youth Ranch since July of 2019, and they see a tremendous work being done with youth and families.  

Todd, Lara and Gina have been an inspiration and encouragement over the last while, and they look forward to serving Broken Arrow Youth Ranch in any way they can.