About Will Watters

Will was born and raised in Rome, Georgia and is a third-generation textile developer. His family started one of the oldest and most advanced textile mills in the Southeast. Will has been sourcing, developing, and bringing to market products in various industries for over a decade. He solves consumer problems with a mixture of deep textile understanding, intricate product sourcing, and a passion for products. He started Western Rise in 2015 with his wife Kelly. They now live in Telluride, Colorado with their son William.