As part of his family’s third generation construction and electrical supply and design firm, Brian had a toolkit strapped to his overalls before he was in second grade. Summer jobs with his parents’ clients and subs – who were among the best in the area – became par for the course. Brian graduated from Furman University, wherein he honed his knowledge of political economy and Chinese language. After serving as a teaching fellow in political science and economic development, Brian returned to Florida to join the family business. The knowledge economy called him back and he completed two graduate degrees at Vanderbilt University with distinction, including his doctorate in administration. With significant expertise in organizational performance management, Brian knows how to bring a project home on time with value added. He has consulted for some of the largest firms in the State – from healthcare to higher education – on how to better align their intended goals with the resources necessary to achieve them. He currently holds a full-time faculty position at the Peabody College at Vanderbilt University where he also helps the University better manage and assess their institutional data.