Bill is a local government professional with extensive regional and metropolitan industry knowledge at director and CEO level. 

He has previously filled roles including Director of City Growth at Warrnambool, Director Strategic Development at Hobsons Bay City Council, and CEO roles at Moyne Shire and Mansfield Shire (interim).

Bill holds a Bachelor of Social Science BSSc, an MBA (Strategic Human Resource Management), is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors GAICD and is a Certified Economic Developer CEDA.