Hey that's that guy from Vision, Brad Fanshaw

During a VSW photo shoot Brad couldn't help but grab a bike and jump too

Vision was known for spectacular events and Brad was the guy who made them happen. The events he and his team conceptualized, developed, organized and managed were the base for today's X-Game events.

Today this may look familiar, but Brad was the guy who discovered the first ever 360 flip on a bicycle. This photo that he took is the first ever BMX flip!

Yeah it was the 1980s, Brad shot this photo of BMX pro Denny Davidow in Newport Beach.

Vision was a big supporter of BMX and Freestyle, Brad shot Ron Wilkerson at a Vision 2-Hip King of Street event.

A photo shot by Brad at a Vision sponsored 2-Hip King of Vert event.

A photo of Matt Hoffman shot by Brad at a Vision sponsored 2-Hip King of Vert event.

Brad has been friends with BMX legend Bob Haro since they were kids.

Vision was a big supporter of BMX and Freestyle, Brad shot Ron Wilkerson at a Vision 2-Hip King of Street event.

Vision was a big supporter of BMX and Freestyle, Brad shot this Dyno rider at a Vision 2-Hip King of Street event.

A photo shot by Brad at a Vision sponsored 2-Hip King of Vert event.

Brad and Hutch freestyle Pro, Woody Itson went out late one night to get this photo in Orange, Ca.

Part of what Brad did was ensure that Vision was well represented with graphic signs like these.

A photo of Matt Hoffman shot by Brad at a Vision sponsored 2-Hip King of Vert event.

A photo shot by Brad at a Vision sponsored 2-Hip King of Vert event.

The infamous Mark Gator Rogowski signs autographs for kids during a trip to Hawaii. Brad traveled the world and with his team of legendary pro skateboarders.

Eric Nash and Marty jinx Jiminez sign autographs for kids during a trip to Hawaii. Brad traveled the world and with his team of legendary pro skateboarders.

Brad helped organize this scene for the famous Free Falling music video for Tom Petty. (Shown) Kele Rosecrans.

Above the San Fernando Valley in the Hollywood Hills shooting the Tom Petty, Free Falling video. Eric Nash skates the ramp while Tom Petty sits in the car.

A backyard skate session with Joe Johnson

Brad grinding a Vision board on a curb outside of an NSA event.

Vision skateboards were sold and rode by Brad.

ACTION SPORTS INNOVATOR

When a business associate and friend, Brad Dorfman approached Brad with an offer to join his growing company in California, Fanshaw never thought twice. Vision Street Wear was a growing action sports company that was quickly becoming the action sports leader. Dorfman needed someone with Brad’s varied and qualified marketing and business skills while knowledgeable about the progressive sports market.

The move was a major decision for Brad and his wife, but he recognized the company was poised for greatness and wanted to help lead that meteoric rise. As the definitive leader in skateboards, snowboards, apparel, shoes, action sports events and programming, Vison Street Wear (VSW) allowed Brad to flex his marketing expertise. As part of VSW’s executive team, Brad grew the company from $10 million in sales to in excess of $120 million in just five years.

When you watch today’s progressive programming such as the X-Games, remember that Brad was the pioneer who helped create those events.