PERSONAL:
He and wife Debra have a daughter Rebekah, 12, and son Daniel, 10. A Tacoma native who has lived in Cle Elum since 1991, Bill is an avid golfer, hunter, and fisherman, and serves as a reader in the Kittitas Valley Orthodox Christian Mission, in Ellensburg.

EDUCATION:
Attended Tacoma Community College and South Puget Sound Community College
Paramedic training, University of Washington

OCCUPATION:
Construction industry consultant and project manager

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Kittitas County commissioner (1996-2002)
Professional paramedic and firefighter for 17 years, last nine years at King County Medic One.
Journeyman stone and brick mason since age 19
Pioneer provider of Internet service in upper Kittitas County
Real Estate License
2 years Insurance and Financial Services

GOVERNMENT/CIVIC EXPERIENCE:
Municipal Research Council, chair
Washington State Horse Park Authority
Kittitas County Planning Commission
Shoreline Hearings Board
Governor’s Fuel Accident Prevention & Response Team
State Pipeline Safety Committee
Washington State Jury Commission
South Central Washington Resource Conservation and Development Council
Governor's EMS/Trauma Steering Committee
Greater Columbia Behavioral Health Regional Support Network

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
National Rifle Association (lifetime member)
Rotary International
Washington Cattlemen Association, affiliate member
Board Member of HopeSource, of Ellensburg
Board member of Sundown M Ranch

LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES:
Helping our state's children and families
Respecting and preserving the dignity of life, especially of those who are vulnerable, such as the unborn and elderly
Bringing true health care reform
Preserving and creating jobs by improving state’s climate for employers
Streamlining environmental regulations to improve efficiency without compromising standards