Brad E. Hainsworth is an emeritus professor of communications at BYU. He has held senior positions in local, state, and national government, including the White House and the Department of the Interior. He is currently a member of the Kanab City Council. Brad loves spending time on his ATV out in the red rock wilderness. He is the author of numerous books and professional papers, including One Wagon West, Camp of the Saints, and End of the Rope. He is married to the former Jacqueline Webster. They have three children and six grandchildren.