William graduated from The University of Alabama in 2008 with a degree in General Studies. He grew up with his father in the construction field and has now started his own company, William Blakeney Building Company, Inc., which focuses on new and existing residential work.

William began selling real estate in 2009 and is a member of The Home Builders Association of Tuscaloosa, The Home Builders Association of Alabama and The National Association of Homebuilders.

William enjoys playing golf, fishing, hunting, building and Alabama football in his spare time.