Brian is a lifelong resident of Macoupin County and serves as the District Director for US Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski. Prior to his work for the congresswoman, Brian served as Economic Development Administrator in his hometown of Carlinville. Brian has also served as a District Office Manager for State Senator Doris Turner and previously worked for the Illinois State Board of Elections. Brian's volunteer work in his community has had him serve as: President and Executive Director for the Carlinville Chamber of Commerce, President for the Macoupin Economic Development Partnership, and various other charities and organizations. Brian studied at Lewis & Clark Community College in Godfrey and has one fourteen-year-old son, Carter.