Our Leadership

Bill Ward, CEO and Co-Founder 

Bill's background and experience is strong in the information technology, Internet, telecommunications, computer and data center industries. Under Bill's strategic leadership, FRII has grown from three employees in 1995 to nearly 30 today and serves more than 8,000 customers throughout Colorado.

Prior to founding FRII, Bill worked at Lockheed Martin, Martin Marietta and formed a database and software consulting company that served commercial and government agencies. A graduate of Purdue University, Bill also was a U.S. Air Force major who flew F-106 fighters and served as a flight commander, detachment commander and division branch chief. 

Brad Ward, COO and Co-Founder

Brad grew up in the southwest Denver area, and graduated in 1994 from Colorado State University with a bachelor’s degree in computer science. After graduation, Brad, his father, and Brad’s college roommate Andy started up Front Range Internet, also known as FRII. 

Brad is a member of the 2008 Leadership Fort Collins graduating class. Participating in this program opened his eyes to the many challenges and opportunities to help the community in Fort Collins. To help continue giving back, Brad joined the steering committee that helps run the current Leadership Fort Collins class, and continues to volunteer his time in the Northern Colorado community.