Brian has a proven track record of creating and managing successful public affairs and public relations campaigns for some of the country’s most innovative companies, top-tier associations, influential coalitions and national political candidates. In addition, Brian has worked with a number of national and local non-profit organizations.
Over the past two decades, Brian has helped lead effective communications and advocacy efforts in a variety of industries including technology, transportation, energy, financial services, restaurant and retail. In the non-profit realm he has worked in support of marriage equality, early childhood education, eradicating child sex-trafficking and keeping kids safe online. Brian has also been active in the world of electoral politics. Serving in senior roles for the presidential campaigns of George W. Bush, John McCain, Mitt Romney and Chris Christie, Brian was named one of the “top free-agent GOP operatives” by The Washington Post. Former RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman noted that Brian has “fantastic judgment, the respect of the press, good management skills, creativity and a commitment to excellence.”
Brian earned his MA from the University of Washington in Seattle and BA from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. He lives in Alexandria, VA, with his wife Emily and their two children.