CEO. Advisor. Teambuilder. Serial entrepreneur. Board Member.As CEO of Brian Communications, Brian leverages his life experiences – as a trusted counsel, veteran marketing executive and visionary dreamer – to provide clients with strategic insights that help define and express their story. Since founding the award-winning agency in 2010, he’s amassed a team of uncommon talent. The national firm, headquartered in Philadelphia, has attracted clients such as Independence Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, AmeriHealth Caritas, University of Chicago, Uber, World Meeting of Families (Philadelphia 2015 and Dublin 2018), University of Pennsylvania, PokerStars and Philadelphia Soccer 2026.With 35 years’ experience in the marketing industry, Brian’s unique perspective reflects the various roles he has held. His parents instilled in him that anything was possible with hard work and great people. Driven by a strong work ethic, passion to serve and a deep sense of empathy, Brian got his start in politics, working for the Republican National Committee and later serving in the Reagan administration.While working full time, Brian earned his law degree to get a deeper understanding of the legal side of business. He founded – and grew – three award-winning communications firms, which all sold to larger, international, publicly-traded corporations. He has worked with clients around the world, counseling iconic brands, global corporate leaders and national politicians, building an impressive set of strategic and enduring relationships in the process. Among the companies he has advised: Verizon, Exelon, Deloitte Consulting, Comcast, Pennsylvania Lottery and IBM.Brian sees opportunities and patterns where others may not. Competitors admire his ability to “see around corners” and his “tenacity.” Clients often mention they feel comforted when their back is against the wall. He’s valued for his strategically driven creative insights – whether for business partnerships or professional development. He has advised and served on the boards of several publicly traded companies. He currently chairs the Board of the prestigious Poynter Institute Foundation.From 2005-2010, Brian rallied a diverse group of hometown investors to buy the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News, as well as their website. As publisher, his creative approach increased circulation, sparked the fastest growing news site ranked by Nielsen and catapulted its sales team to #2 in national advertising. Under his watch, the paper won the Pulitzer Prize in Investigative Reporting.