A native of Laurel, Mississippi, Bill Holloway is a distinguished home designer and placemaker known for creating timeless residences rooted in Southern architectural traditions and thoughtful land planning. A 2006 graduate of Mississippi State University's College of Architecture, Art, and Design, Bill was honored with the prestigious Jurist Award for design excellence during his senior year. He also received a scholarship from Marvin Windows and Doors to attend Ghost Laboratory 8, an intensive two-week design-build workshop in Upper Kingsburg, Nova Scotia.

Following graduation, Bill joined Robert A.M. Stern Architects in New York City, where he worked under a team of architects and designers on the development of a new student center for Harvard Law School. In 2009, he returned to his hometown of Laurel and founded Holloway Home Design, a residential design practice dedicated to creating homes that reflect both the character of their setting and the personality of their owners.

In 2011, Bill became Lead Designer for Big Bay Lake, a 1,000-acre private lake community in South Mississippi, where he continues to play an active role in shaping the community's architectural vision. Four years later, he co-founded Lake and Land Studio, where he spent more than a decade leading the design of lake homes, boathouses, and country retreats throughout the South. During his tenure with the firm, Bill also served as a ghost designer for HGTV's hit show Home Town, contributing to the successful design of more than 100 featured projects seen on tv by millions of viewers worldwide.

In 2023, Bill co-designed the Southern Living Idea House in Leiper's Fork, Tennessee, a nationally recognized showcase of Southern residential design. He has also collaborated with The Villages, the nation's largest retirement community, helping reimagine existing home collections and design new homes for Middleton, a master-planned community created for young families.

In 2026, Bill launched Bill Holloway Design, LLC, a boutique residential design firm based in Laurel, Mississippi. Through the firm, he works closely with clients to create legacy homes tailored to each family's vision, property, and lifestyle. His work is characterized by a deep appreciation for regional architecture, livable design, and homes that feel both enduring and deeply personal.

Bill lives in Laurel's historic downtown district with his wife, Jody, and their daughter, Ada. He is an active member of First Baptist Church Laurel, where he serves as a keyboardist, church clerk, and deacon. He also serves on the Board of St. John's Day School, reflecting his commitment to investing in the community he proudly calls home.