Bill founded Lyons HR in 1995 and currently serves as the company's Chairman and CEO. He has over 28 years experience in general, financial and accounting management, including serving as Vice President and CFO of a large, private manufacturing company and also holding a senior financial position with a Fortune 100 company. He spent four years as Managing Director for an investment banking firm in Birmingham, Alabama, where he was involved in mergers and acquisitions, business valuations and private equity placements. Bill has been a trusted business advisor and has served on the boards of several private companies.

Bill received undergraduate degrees in business from Freed-Hardeman University and the University of North Alabama, as well as an MBA from the University of Tennessee at Martin. He is accredited by the Institute of Business Appraisers and is certified by the Institute of Certified Business Counselors. Bill currently serves on the board of directors of the Shoals Economic Development Authority and was also appointed to the Business Council of Alabama board of directors for 2012.