3. The Founder – Wilson Bright
Wilson Bright, age 66, is the Founder and President of U4Education (U4E). Before dedicating his life to this philanthropic mission, Mr. Bright spent 26 years building and leading his own successful business, Rose City Textiles, based in Portland, Oregon.
Under his leadership, Rose City Textiles became a trusted partner for major outdoor and athletic brands such as Patagonia and Arc'teryx, serving as a key consignment and logistics provider. The company once managed Nike’s domestic team apparel warehousing program, demonstrating Wilson’s deep expertise in operations, systems management, and accountability.