Staff Biographies
Scott Brady Publisher and Chairman
Scott is an adventure driver, working on special vehicle projects for Jeep and others, along with driving in technical off-road races; he is the only American to win the rugged Outback Challenge. Scott is a Tread Lightly Master Trainer and Master Trainer for Overland Training. Scott also has a passion for photography and writing, and his articles can be found in Interlink publications and 4wd Toyota Owner. Scott is the co-founder of the Overland Society. Once at the end of the road for his Jeep, Land Rover or KTM, Scott enjoys canyoneering, climbing and mountain biking. He lives in Prescott, Arizona with his wife Stephanie and their Alaskan Malamute, Yukon.
Chris Collard Editor-in-Chief
Chris Collard comes to Overland Journal with more than a decade of experience as an independent photojournalist. His images and writings have appeared in National Geographic ADVENTURE, Cigar Aficionado, Overland Journal, and dozens of other U.S. print magazines, from Hot Rod to AutoWeek. He is also the international correspondent to magazines on six continents and in a dozen languages. Corporate clients have included ARB, Warn, Jeep, Mile Marker and Mopar.
From his formative years riding motorcycles with his father in Baja, Mexico, his thirst for travel has lead him from the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa, to the arctic archipelago of Svalbard Island, Norway, and from Bolivia to Morocco. With an affinity for Australia, he is in the process of circumnavigating the continent in one-month increments. Other overlanding endeavors include a two-month, 8,000-mile solo trek through Southern Africa, and a recent all-dirt transect of the Western U.S. from Mexico to Canada. His favorite quote, "We are never lost… just exploring a bit."
Stephanie Brady President and Director of Design
Stephanie is a professional designer and Certified Interior Designer with a BA in Leadership from Grand Canyon University. Stephanie's passion for design and photography, combined with her love for the outdoors allows her a unique capacity for visual adventure storytelling. Stephanie is also an accomplished driver, having piloted Jeeps across the Rubicon and Toyotas in Baja. She is as comfortable behind the wheel as she is in front of her Mac design station.
Brian McVickers Director of Business Development
A Chicago native, Brian has lived throughout the United States and Caribbean while traveling as much as possible. An accomplished racing and ocean sailor Brian is equally comfortable traversing large expanses of remote land in search of adventure. He has spent the last ten years involved in the outdoor industry with magazines, newspapers, Web, television and ad agencies. Brian is based in Phoenix, Arizona with a fantastic wife Amy, two toddlers Charlie & Max, a dog named Oliver, one Land Rover and a dual-sport.
Jeremy Edgar Director of Operations
Jeremy grew up in Tucson, Arizona, and has explored the U.S. Southwest extensively. Having lived in both Argentina and Mexico, he is fluent in Spanish and is passionate about traveling throughout Latin America. He backpacked throughout Italy for one month and is proficient in Italian. He holds a B.S. in Management Information Systems and a B.A. in Spanish. In additional to managing the operations of Overland Journal, he currently handles all of the customer service and shipping. He uses a 2004 Toyota Tacoma for all of his 4WD adventures; and fairly new to the dual-sport world, he now rides a Suzuki DR200. With a love for gear and technology, he has helped out with many of the comprehensive gear reviews in the journal.
Ray Hyland Director of PR and Marketing
After 15 years as a marketing executive for the world's top communications companies, and going on expeditions on his holidays, Ray realized he had the whole work-life balance thing backwards. He moved his family and their Defender from NYC to a little cabin in the BC Rocky Mountains, started an outdoor-adventures company, and now goes on expeditions anytime he wants. Ray still works in marketing, but now as an independant he gets to choose who he works with. Since late 2010 Ray has been working with Overland Journal, and in his words the work is "Challenging, innovative, and the most fun I have ever had". In his spare time Ray is also a member of his local Volunteer Fire Dept.
Andre Racine Adventure Accountant
Andre is affectionately known as the “Adventure Accountant” due to his work with Overland Journal, Expeditions West and Adventure Trailers. He holds a B.A. in Business Management and since 1992 has operated his own business consulting firm. Since joining the Overland Journal team in June 2008, he has learned to embrace the adventure spirit by taking on off-roading, motorcycle riding and participating in the Overland Expo.
In his free time, Andre enjoys gardening, mountain biking and restoring his 1968 VW squareback. A Canada native, he now lives in Chino Valley with his wife Cathy, their two daughters Adriana and Maranda, two dogs Bandit and Ginger, cat Sophie and rockstar canary Ozzy.
Bo Rounsavall Fulfillment
Bo is originally a native Texan. Her background as a dancer did not prepare her for a life of adventure, but life threw her a series of curves and she went with it. After marrying her high school sweetheart, they embarked on a lifetime of journeys around the country and the globe and never looked back. She and her husband, Clint, left the hectic pace of Southern California in 2006, and last year landed in Prescott, AZ. Her original working experience was in the field of shipping and inventory control. Her focus then shifted for a number of years to the animal industry, where she focused on training, breeding and foaling horses, along with becoming an accomplished equestrienne.
Bo and Clint reside in Prescott, AZ, along with their daughter, Shanna, son-in-law, Dave, and grandson, Race; along with their dogs Beannie, Peanut and Woody, and horse, Tink. Bo divides her time between Overland Journal and Adventure Trailers where Clint and Dave also work, which truly makes them a family of adventure.
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