Brian brings over forty years of challenging business development, corporate management, planning and strategic leadership expertise to the VTF team.  He is a PMI Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPM).  He holds the Shipley Associates Business Development Certification and the IACET-accredited Grant Proposal certificate.  Brian retired from the United States Marine Corps in 2013 after 30 years of service.  After retirement he was employed as the Senior Vice President of a Veteran Owned small business where he won $45M in Federal contracts over three years.  He then started a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to help other small businesses and nonprofit firms grow and meet their business goals.

Brian earned a Doctorate in Education (EdD) degree from the George Washington University in 2016, a Master of Strategic Studies degree from the US Army War College in 2009, and a Master of Human Resources Management degree from National University in 1994. He is active as a volunteer in his community and is passionate about helping our Veterans succeed in their post-military careers.