Bill's passion for Real Estate led to the founding of Laceby Real Estate Limited. He owned and operated a successful dental clinic in King City for 38 years. In 1985 he began a second career as a Real Estate Broker specializing in the King/Caledon area.
 
Bill was a long standing community & business leader. As a Shriner, he was active in raising funds for Shriners Hospitals. He was also a past member of Kleinburg Rotary, past President-Nobleton Lions club, past board member of St. Andrew’s College, and past President of the St. Andrew's College Old Boys Association. He coached Minor Hockey in Nobleton for many years and received the Ontario Bi-Centennial Award Medal in 1984 for his dedication to his community. Bill graduated from University of Toronto in 1966.