Will graduated from Colorado State University with a BS in Forest Management and later obtained an MBA from the University of Colorado.  He started his career in Lander with the Wyoming DEQ and then went on to work with several mining and energy companies in various capacities related to environmental permitting, land planning, remediation of impacted properties, and government relations.

Will first came to Lander in 1978 working here for eight years before moving and working at locations throughout the western US.  Will and Karen have three grown children and have returned to live in Sinks Canyon.