Announcing the Appointment of William Birdsall to Our Board of Directors

He has a remarkable track record of founding and growing transformative companies, including his pivotal role as a founding Executive Vice President of Ticketmaster, where he helped build the company into a global leader in entertainment services.

Beyond the private sector, William has an extensive record of public service, having served as Legal Counsel to the U.S. House of Representatives Interior Committee, Counsel to the Joint Oversight Committee for the Office of Technology Assessment, and as Assistant Attorney General for the State of Arizona. His legal and policy expertise, particularly in complex environmental and technology issues, reflects his deep commitment to public service and innovation.

William’s leadership in the real estate industry is equally distinguished. He co-founded Host Funding, Inc., a public REIT listed on NASDAQ, and served as Chairman and CEO of The Price REIT, which he co-founded with retail pioneer Sol Price and grew into a $1 billion enterprise.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, William’s passion for conflict resolution and access to justice is clear. He pursued post-graduate studies in Mediation and Negotiation at Harvard Law School’s Program on Negotiation and the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law. He also served on the Scripps Hospital Foundation Board and contributed to multiple conflict resolution initiatives throughout his career.

William’s broad expertise across law, business, governance, and dispute resolution will be invaluable as we continue to expand our mission of making high-quality mediation services accessible to all. His strategic insights, entrepreneurial spirit, and dedication to community service will strengthen our Board’s leadership for years to come.