Bill is a graduate of the University of Idaho with a degree in Business-Finance. He has operated a diversified grain farm near Winchester since 1976.  Bill has been involved in a variety of local, state, and national agricultural activities for more than 40 years.

Currently Bill is an executive board member of the Wheat Marketing Center in Portland, Oregon and sits on the U.S. Wheat Associates board.  He also sits on the Public Relations and Membership committees with the Idaho Grain Producers Association.  Bill is a member of The Bennett Farm Foundation and the Lewiston Roundup Board of Directors.

Spending wheat grower dollars wisely is a priority for Bill.  He will continue to focus on improving the bottom line for wheat producers by investing in programs and projects that have the best chance of enhancing the competitiveness and profitability for Idaho wheat producers.