Bill is CEO of Crutchfield Corporation, a leading retailer specializing in mobile audio and video gear for automobiles, along with speakers, TVs, and other electronics for home or portable use. He founded the company in 1974 with $1,000 in capital working out of his mother’s basement. Since then, Crutchfield has grown into one of the nation's largest and most respected specialty direct retailers, with a tremendous reputation for customer service, providing expert information, and integrity. Crutchfield employs over 700 people in Virginia.

In 2007, Bill was inducted into the Consumer Electronics Association’s Hall of Fame. He served in the US Air Force as a commander of a Titan II missile crew and as a Strategic Air Command senior instructor during the Vietnam War. For his distinguished service, he was twice awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal.