Bill began his career in the fire service as an EMT in 1988. He went on to become a paramedic the following year while working as an EMT for a private ambulance company. Bill joined the Calumet City Fire Department in May of 1990. He has held the position of firefighter/paramedic, engineer, lieutenant, and chief of the department, a position he has held since 2003. In addition to the department responsibilities Bill serves as a Mutual Aid Adviser for MABAS Division 24, and is a member of the Third District Chief’s Organization where he chairs the Finance committee.

Bill was first elected to his pension board in 1992. He has held the positions of trustee, secretary, and president. Bill was elected to the IPPFA board of Directors in 1995 he has served continuously on the board since that time. He currently holds the position of treasurer for the board.

Bill holds an Associate degree from South Suburban College and a Bachelors of Science from Southern Illinois University; he also earned a certificate in the Essentials of Investment Consulting from the Investment Management Consultants Association. This course was developed in conjunction with the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania. Bill currently works with Wall and Associates providing investment advisory services.

Bill presently resides in Calumet City with his wife Susan and their 3 boys Billy, Joshua, and Andrew.

PFA Director and now has over 15 years with IPPFA as a Director.