William began his career as a CPA for six years with a regional accounting firm in the Southeast. Next, William was the Chief Financial Officer of Flavor House Products, then the nation’s largest private label processor of snack nuts, which he originally joined as a turn-around consultant. After Flavor House Products, William was a Managing Director at Capital Partners, a private equity firm based in Greenwich, CT, for nine years. During his time there, William also served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Security Capital Corporation, a public portfolio company of Capital Partners.
William serves on the boards of QCL Holding and Office Works. He received a BA from Auburn University, graduating with high honors. William also served in the US Army where he earned several commendations and an airborne badge.