ABOUT RAWW
Get to know the team behind the app, as well as our influencers who will be mentoring up-and-coming athletes throughout their journeys
Co-Founder, CEO
anthony williams
Anthony has a long history and strong connection with athletics – he played football at both San Jose City College and San Francisco St. University. He also went back and coached at both of his alma mater’s before coaching his children in youth football, baseball and softball. He earned his MBA at University of Phoenix and later founded two companies, Texas Football Showcase and ALW Consulting.
He is now using his 25+ years of high-tech software experience, plus his knowledge of sales, marketing, and business development to create a platform that gives athletes a place to start building a personal brand that has the capacity to have success once their sports career comes to an end.
COO
Joshua Williams
Joshua Williams is the Chief Operating Officer of Recruiting Athletes Worldwide (RAWW), where he is in charge of the innovative brand’s strategic direction, vision, growth, and performance. He is a former De Anza Don, Stephen F. Austin Lumberjack WR and University of Texas at San Antonio graduate.
Joshua began his career as a Business Development intern for the Buffalo Bills before moving on to work as an Account Executive for the then-startup UberEats, where he helped drive early success to IPO and is now the COO of a new groundbreaking brand like RAWW.
Co-Founder, Content Advisor
Chris Vaughn
Chris Vaughn spent his collegiate career playing football at Murray State in Kentucky. Post-grad, Chris continued on the path of an athlete, coaching several collegiate teams, including Texas, Memphis, Ole Miss, Arkansas, and Tulsa. He is currently also a scout for the Dallas Cowboys.
As someone who has spent the majority of their life in the athletics space, Chris has a passion for helping student-athletes succeed, and a deep understanding on how to do it.
CFO
Eric Townsend
Eric is a former North Carolina State track and field student-athlete. Post-grad, he went on to IBM, where he spent 35+ gaining experience in manufacturing, supply chain management, marketing, and international business.
He currently serves as the Chief Finance Officer of RAWW, helping make the platform one that student-athletes can use to their greatest advantage and build their futures.
FOUNDER & CEO
Anthony williams
COO
Joshua Williams
Joshua Williams is the Chief Operating Officer of Recruiting Athletes Worldwide (RAWW), where he is in charge of the innovative brand’s strategic direction, vision, growth, and performance. He is a former De Anza Don, Stephen F. Austin Lumberjack WR and University of Texas at San Antonio graduate.
Joshua began his career as a Business Development intern for the Buffalo Bills before moving on to work as an Account Executive for the then-startup UberEats, where he helped drive early success to IPO and is now the COO of a new groundbreaking brand like RAWW.
Co-Founder, Content Advisor
Chris Vaughn
Chris Vaughn spent his collegiate career playing football at Murray State in Kentucky. Post-grad, Chris continued on the path of an athlete, coaching several collegiate teams, including Texas, Memphis, Ole Miss, Arkansas, and Tulsa. He is currently also a scout for the Dallas Cowboys.
As someone who has spent the majority of their life in the athletics space, Chris has a passion for helping student-athletes succeed, and a deep understanding on how to do it.
CFO
Eric Townsend
Eric is a former North Carolina State track and field student-athlete. Post-grad, he went on to IBM, where he spent 35+ gaining experience in manufacturing, supply chain management, marketing, and international business.
He currently serves as the Chief Finance Officer of RAWW, helping make the platform one that student-athletes can use to their greatest advantage and build their futures.
Building your personal brand has never been easier
RAWW is an app created by athletes, for athletes. We know the struggles and fears of finding a place in your sport, and in the world, for yourself. We’re here to help you do just that.
