Occupational Background:  Medical technologist, inventor, former president and CEO of a national manufacturing and distribution company, local business owner, technology consultant, writer.

Education:  Bachelor of Science Clinical Laboratory Technology (with Honors), California State University, Sacramento, CA, 1977; Master of Science and Doctorate in Animal Physiology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 1979 and 1982; post Doctorate, Biotechnology and Immunobiology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 1983.

Prior  Public Service:  Director,Central Lincoln People’s Utility District;Secretary,Siuslaw Watershed Council;Director,OregonPeople’s Utility District’s Association;Vice Chair,Lane County Animal Regulation Authority Task Force.

Community Service:  City Club of Florence, City Club of Eugene, Florence Chamber of Commerce, Eugene Chamber of Commerce, Veneta/Fern Ridge Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis International (Florence), Toastmasters International – Tale Spinners of Florence, Florence Rotary Club, Siuslaw Area Women’s Center Board, Oakland Rotary Club.

Committees:  Lane County Boundary Commission Advisory Committee, Regional Housing Rehabilitation Program, Council of Forest Trust Lands Counties, Oregon Coastal Zone Management Association, Lane Economic Committee, Policy & Procedures Committee, Technology Management Team, Facilities Committee, Siuslaw Watershed Council, Vegetation Management, Farm Review Board, Fair Board.

Licenses:  Medical Technologist (AMT); Veterinary Medical Technician (Ca); Veterinary Radiation Technician (Ca); Junior College Instructor - Biology (Ca); Private Pilot (instrument/multiengine).

Interests and hobbies: Reading, woodworking, landscaping.

Family: Bill was born September 23, 1949 in Norborne, Missouri. Bill and his wife, Kimberly, live in beautiful Mapleton with their sheltie, Charlie, and 5 frisky felines. Kimberly owns and operates a boutique in Florence. Bill’s father lived in Florence before his death, and his mother still lives in Alameda, Ca. Bill has two sisters and lots of nieces and nephews.