Will was born in Montgomery, Texas. Growing up he showed pigs, goats, steers and heifers through 4-H and FFA. In 1997 he exhibited the Grand Champion barrow at the San Angelo Stock Show. After graduating high school Will attended Angelo State University; in 2006 he graduated with a BS in Animal Science in addition to minors in Range and Wildlife Management and Agronomy. The same year Will also received his Texas Real Estate license. Will currently lives in Bronte, Texas where he runs a small ranching operation.