Bill was a Life Scout in Troop 706 in Columbia when he was a youth. He has been an adult leader in the Great Rivers Council for over 20 years, and has been the lodge adviser since 2018, but has been serving the lodge in leadership roles since 2004. He also served as NOAC contingent leader 3 times and as Scoutmaster for the 2005 National Jamboree. During his down time, he enjoys being the Council Campmaster and working at Camp Hohn.