William Edward Simmons was born at Slaughterham Borough Medical Centre on the 19th of July 596 to Robert (568-659) and Nicola (570-661) Simmons. He grew up on his family's estate in Woolworth, [[Antillea]] alongside his younger brother, Scott (born 597). Simmons attended St Paul's Lutheran Boarding School in [[Godsith]]. Simmons then attended Rykkburgh University, receiving a Master's degree in Civil Engineering and a Bachelor's degree Urban Planning. After graduation, he became a civil engineer for Blackwood & Co in Antillea.

In 626, his father handed the company over to William. He was hesitant to take the position, as hishe businesswas skillsalready wereentrenched neveras onan par with his predecessorsengineer. Nevertheless, he became CEO of the Simmons Automotive Company. He was instrumental in the creation of the Model E, one of the company's most successful cars for company, second only to the Model D, the company's first vehicle. Simmons also won a lucrative contract with the Ministry of Defence for the production of engines during the Great North War. He served as CEO until 649, passing the position to his brother Scott.

In 653, Simmons joined [[the National Unity Party]]. He won the seat of [[Antillea]] in the [[654 Kodiak General Election]], with 68% of the vote. He has diligently worked in histhe community to ensure that their needs are met both on the ground and in the halls of power.

Simmons is a keen fisher and can regularly be seen around [[Antillea]]'s rivers. He is also a devoted Lutheran, attending church every week. His net worth is estimated at ₣67,480,000500.