About M-Edge
M-Edge Accessories was founded in 2006 as a solution to the growing demand for fashionable and protective accessories for eReaders. Since its inception, M-Edge's product offerings grew rapidly to include several lines of accessories for the most popular eReader devices on the market, including Kindle, Kindle DX, nook™, Sony Readers, and iPad. M-Edge's innovative eReader accessories exude style and sophistication while still providing complete device protection. M-Edge Accessories strives to continually develop innovative and fashionable products to enhance the eReading experience, all while offering superior customer service.
M-Edge has become the leading provider of eReader accessories and has provided consumers with stylish protection of their device with the motto "e-Reading, e-Nhanced." M-Edge has been featured in national publications such as InStyle, O, The Oprah Magazine, People, Wired, CNET, and Gizmodo.
Management
Patrick Mish
President and CEO
Dr. Patrick Mish is founder and CEO of M-Edge Accessories. An avid reader, he was fascinated with the developing eReader industry and soon identified an opportunity to create accessories for eReader devices. Since founding M-Edge in 2006, Mish has directed the entrepreneurial growth of the company and continues to lead its current strategic direction.
Prior to establishing M-Edge, Dr. Mish worked in the engineering, research and development field as a senior systems integrator at Northrop Grumman and has 10 years of entrepreneurial experience in various industries.
Dr. Mish holds a B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. in engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech).
James L. Ward
Chief Financial Officer
Since co-founding M-Edge in 2006, Mr. Ward has helped to direct the operations, growth and profitability of the company.
Prior to M-Edge, Ward worked in the government contracting field as a Director at ManTech International as well as in the financial consulting field with various entities. He has significant experience in numerous industries such as software, consulting, automotive, retail, hospitality, government contracting, finance, shipping, and telecommunications. Mr. Ward started his career at Arthur Andersen, LLP as an auditor and has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1999.
Mr. Ward holds a degree in Accounting from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech).
Adam R. Ashley
Vice President of Product Development
Since co-founding M-Edge in 2006, Mr. Ashley has directed M-Edge's product design team in a wide variety of eReader enhancement programs ranging from protective accessories to advanced lighting systems and adjustable bookstands. Mr. Ashley also manages the M-Edge graphic design team which develops packaging and marketing materials for the company.
Prior to M-Edge, Mr. Ashley worked as a Naval Architect providing engineering and program management support to various Naval defense and private Marine programs.
Mr. Ashley holds a degree in Naval Architecture from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech).