A longtime resident of the Portland suburb of Beaverton, Oregon, William Franklin Rehm IV has been working toward his associate of arts from Portland Community College since 2018. William Rehm IV previously attended southwest Portland’s Edison High School, where he received "Student of the Month" honors on two different occasions.

While in high school, William Rehm IV began working in the lawn and garden sector as a support team member with Beaverton’s Farmington Gardens. He also began stocking and organizing shelves at Cosmic Comics, a job that he continues to hold today.

Although he is no longer employed at Farmington Gardens, William F. Rehm IV remains active in the field of lawn and garden retail. He assists customers in the location and handling of items as a carry out specialist with Al's Garden Center.

When he isn’t working or studying, he is a committed short story writer. He enjoys pushing conventions by employing experimental methods that include the cut-up technique and the tenets of gonzo journalism.