William Schweigert

William joined The Hive in 2026 as General Assistant, supporting the day-to-day operations of the facility and working closely with the Hive Makers, staff and visitors. In his role, William assists with everything from inventory management and facility maintenance to operational support, helping ensure The Hive remains a welcoming, functional and productive environment for Nantucket’s food entrepreneurs.

William brings a diverse background spanning hospitality, visual arts, brand development and marketing. His experience includes leadership roles in hospitality operations and beverage programming, as well as work in brand design, content creation and product development. He has expertise in branding, creative direction, customer experience, product development and marketing strategy, and serves as a resource to Hive Makers seeking guidance on everything from packaging and merchandise to website development and bringing products to market.

William holds degrees in visual arts and previously taught painting and philosophy at the University of Texas. He and his wife, Holly, live on Nantucket full-time with their son, Rhodes.