Will Williams is a native of Georgetown, SC and a graduate of The Citadel with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. Will has more than 20 years of economic development experience in various capacities. Will is a member of several organizations such as, The SC Economic Developers Association, The Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce, the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce, and the Aiken Technical College Foundation. Will is the past president of Rotary and the current Chairman of the Southeastern Economic Development Council.

Will has been recognized for his work in economic development with the 2017 SCEDA Local Developer of the Year and the W. D. Workman Buffalo Hunter Award. He also has the professional designation of Certified Economic Developer by the State of South Carolina.

Will enjoys playing golf, hunting, and fishing along with long distance running. He is married to Ellen, a native of Columbia, SC. They have two sons, one who attends The Citadel and one who attends Aiken County Public Schools.