William attended Baptist College at Charleston on a Division I track scholarship. After graduating from college in 1982, he decided to try his hand at bodybuilding. He suffered from a back injury and got discouraged because of the disadvantage of competing as a natural athlete and decided to compete in other sports as a result. Over the years he ran 5 and 10Ks and did some competitive cycling. At age 40 he saw a flyer for the Natural Atlantic Coast, and he decided to give natural bodybuilding a try in the master’s over 40 division. As his record shows, he has been very successful in the sport. He now has over 35 years of experience in the fitness industry, and is a 3-time defending 3 time Reebok Crossfit World Champion in his age division.
William is lifetime drug-free and wants to promote the sport in the OCB. Here are some of his awards and accolades in bodybuilding. He has run the No Gear Classic since 2011.
| Year | Contest | Division | Place |
| 1982 | Southeast USA | 3rd | |
| 1982 | Mr. Charleston | 1st | |
| 1982 | Southeast Gold Cup | 1st | |
| 1982 | Mr. Charleston | Best Poser | |
| 1982 | Baptist College Intersquad | Powerlifting | 1st |
| 1983 | Mr. SC | Most Muscular | |
| 1983 | Mr. Southeast | Tall | 2nd |
| 2000 | NC Championship | Masters 35+ | 2nd |
| 2001 | Elite Muscle Classic | Masters | Overall |
| 2001 | INBF Natural Atlantic Coast | Open | 2nd |
| INBF Natural Atlantic Coast | Masters | 1st | |
| 2001 | Norheastern Classic | Light Heavy | 1st |
| 2001 | Natural Summer Classic | Middleweight | 1st |
| Natural Summer Classic | Open | Overall | |
| 2001 | INBF USA Championship | Middleweight | 1st |
| 2003 | INBF Northeastern Classic | Open | Overall/WNBF Pro Card |
| 2003 | Elite Muscle Classic | Middleweight | 1st |
| 2005 | Excaliber | Masters | 2nd |
| 2005 | NPC NC State | Open Light Heavy | 1st |
| 2005 | Jr. USA | Light Heavy | 5th |
| 2005 | OCB Yorton Cup | Open Class II | Overall/INBF Pro Card |
| 2005 | NPC Mountaineer | Masters 40+ | Overall |
| NPC Mountaineer | Masters Middleweight | 1st | |
| 2005 | Elite Muscle Classic | Open Light Heavy | 1st |
| 2006 | NPC North Carolina State | Light Heavy | 2nd |
| 2006 | Elite Muscle Classic | Light Heavy | 1st |
| Elite Muscle Classic | Open | Overall | |
| 2006 | NPC Mountaineer | Open Middleweight | 1st |
| NPC Mountaineer | Open | Overall | |
| 2006 | IFPA Gaspari Nutrition Pro | Mens Pro | 7th |
| 2007 | NPC Nationals | Middleweight | 12th |
| 2007 | IFPA Yorton | Mens Pro | 6th |
| 2008 | Team Universe | Middleweight | 5th |
| 2008 | IFPA Pro Bowl | Open Mens Pro | 1st |
| IFPA Pro Bowl | Open | 1st | |
| 2009 | NC State Championships | Open | Overall |
| NC State Championships | Middle Weight | 1st | |
| 2009 | Elite Muscle Classic | Masters Lightweight | 1st |
| 2009 | Jr. USA | Middleweight | 4th |
| 2010 | Elite Muscle Classic | Masters 50+ Heavyweight | 1st |
| Elite Muscle Classic | Masters 50+ | Overall | |
| 2010 | Masters Nationals | Middleweight | 2nd |
| 2010 | IFPA Council Bluffs Classic | Masters Pro | 1st |
| IFPA Council Bluffs Classic | Masters Pro | Overall | |
| 2011 | Elite Muscle Classic | Middleweight | 1st |
| Elite Muscle Classic | Open | Overall | |
| 2012 | IFPA Galaxy Pro Elite Masters | Men’s Masters Open | Overall |
