Bill is a conservative.He obtained his Bachelor's degree from Arkansas Tech University and his Master's degree from the U of A. He is currently serving as the Assistant Superintendent of the Ozark Public Schools, is Vice-Chairman of the Ozark Area Chamber of Commerce, and on the Arkansas Tech University Foundation Board. Bill is married to his wife of 27 years, Tonya. They have one son, John, who is married to the former Ashley Burt. The first grandchild, Kinley Marie, arrived in their lives September 19th.