The People

homeWilliam J. Nash-McAdam is a writer, editor and entrepreneur with a spirit of ideas and vision. Born and raised in Orange County, California, Will now makes Phoenix, Arizona his creative playground to generate ideas, co-work with other like-minded individuals on exciting Valley projects, and create eye-catching content for a stable of clients ranging from web-based start-ups to the world’s largest entertainment empires.

In the world of writing and editing, Will is the author of 2005’s Churches, Pubs & Hostels and 2008’s Dichotomies & Hypocrisies, as well as editor of 2006’s TimeStop and the former Vagrant Quarterly. In addition to working as the in-house copywriter for Maggiore Consulting & Marketing and assisting in developing marketing efforts for the TEDxPhoenix Conference, he also contributes to TheSocialMediaBible.com as an expert on the changing role of the writer in the world of social media. In 2009, Will co-founded PackFlat Projects, LLC, a Tempe, Arizona based-start up focusing on comprehensive online travel guides that will set a new industry bar. He can be found at twitter.com/nashpch

bwilleyBrandon M. Willey, a native Arizonan, is a leading business entrepreneur committed to creatively improving the human experience in the worlds of business and technology. Armed with a keen interest in human-to-human relations, he brings considerable experience in both marketing and business leadership as well as a core desire for true innovation. To quote Alan Kay, Brandon adheres to the belief that “the best way to predict the future is to invent it.” As a result of this world view, and with an eye for change, for constant improvement of the world around him, he founded Willey Industries in 2006 to begin making this passion a reality.

In 2007, Brandon continued his ventures with the founding of redPear, a Tempe, Arizona-based web, software, and mobile development company that takes a unique approach to the industry. During his time as CEO of redPear he has fostered a passion for building a network of strong relationships around him, and as a result, has led his team at redPear to create a revolutionary industry-shifting web-based Relationship Manager that will launch in the Summer of 2009.

As of 2009, Brandon also serves as Chief Visionary Officer of PackFlat Projects, a guide and reference organization that will be setting a new bar for comprehensive sources of information. Brandon resides in Tempe with his wife, Andrea and two children. You can follow him at twitter.com/bwilley, or visit his personal blog at RobotsArentHuman.com.