Billy is from Mars, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Mars Area High School in 2021, where he participated in the Mars Area Marching Band for 5 years. He also participated in their indoor drumline group, Mars Indoor Percussion for 5 years.

After high school, Billy attended the University of Akron; pursing a BFA in Graphic Design. Here, he would continue his marching career with the University of Akron Drumline for 2 years, with a co-section leader position in 2022. Alongside this, Billy marched with RHR from 2022 - 2024. He would also compete in the WGI Indoor Percussion circuit with Cap City 2, an Independent Open class group, for 3 years.

Billy started his teaching experience at Cloverleaf High School from 2022 - 2024. He also taught their indoor group, Cloverleaf Indoor Percussion, from 2023 - 2025, serving as assistant percussion director in 2024 and 2025. His most recent teaching endeavors place him back with his alumnus, Mars Area High School, for their 2025 fall competitive season.

Outside of continuing to expand his knowledge in the visual arts, Billy enjoys hanging out with friends, playing video games, and troubleshooting Adobe programs. He is super excited to be a part of RHR's educational staff for their 2026 competitive season!