William Edward Simmons was born in 596 to Robert (578-659) and Nicola (born 580) Simmons. He grew up on his family's estate in Woolworth, [[Antillea]] alongside his brother, Scott. WilliamSimmons attended St Pauls's Lutheran Boarding School in [[Godsith]]. Simmons attended Rykkburgh University, receiving a degree in Mechanical Engineering and Urban Planning. After University, he became a civil engineer.

In 626, Roberthis Simmonsfather handed the company downover to William. He was hesitant to take the position, as his business skills were never on par with his predecessors. Nevertheless, he became CEO of the Simmons Automotive Company. He was instrumental in the creation of the Model E, one of the 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, WilliamSimmons joined [[the National Unity Party]]. He won the seat of [[Antillea]] in the [[654 Kodiak General Election]]. He has diligently worked in his community to ensure that their needs are met both on the ground and in the halls of power.

WilliamSimmons is currently serving as Minister forof Transportation in the [[Second Ward Cabinet]].

WilliamSimmons is a keen fishermanfisher and can regularly be seen around [[Antillea]]'s rivers. His net worth is estimated at ₣37,480,000.

WilliamSimmons married Alice Taylor, a physician from [[Duckburg]], in 631. Together they have had three children, Ron (born 633), Hannah (born 634), and Michael (born 637).

WilliamSimmons's grandfather, Edward Simmons(514-593), established the Simmons Automotive Company in 567.