Social Partner
Farming Representative

Dairy Farmer
Self Employed

A member of the Ulster Farmers Union, William represents the interests of the rural community on The Bridge Partnership. He became a member of The Bridge Partnership because he wanted to ensure that the rural community receives a fair distribution of available Peace II funds and that these funds are administered wisely so that they bring long-term benefits to the area.

William is well equipped to represent the interests of the rural community especially farmers. Having lived and worked on a farm all of his life, he is well known among the farming community and is a member of many organisations affiliated to the farming sector. These include the Dairy Farmers United Area Council and the Ulster Farmers Union’s Milk Committee, Rural Development Committee and Co. Down Committee. William is also well known for his personal achievements in farming within Northern Ireland. Having been awarded two prestigious farming accolades in recent years (‘Dairy Farmer of the Year’ and ‘Grassland Farmer of the Year’), William has proven his dedication and commitment to his work. He plans to apply this same level of commitment to his work on The Bridge Partnership.

Married with three daughters and one son, William enjoys listening to country and western music in his spare time.