Bryan, a native of the Bay Area, has a profound connection to the region, dedicating his career to serving others. He graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara, with a degree in Communication Studies. With over 25 years in vocational ministry, Bryan has served in various roles: with Campus Crusade for Christ at Sacramento State, as Executive Pastor at Lakeside Church in Folsom, Commit Pastor at SeaCoast Grace Church in Orange County, and Adult Ministry Pastor at Bayside Church in Roseville from 2012 to 2022. These experiences reflect his commitment to families and communities and have equipped him with a unique skill set invaluable in his current role as Executive Pastor at Valley Community Church in Pleasanton. Returning to the Bay Area in June 2022 underscores his enduring connection to the region and his ongoing mission to serve and inspire others.From 1993 to 2000, Bryan worked as an Account Executive for Genesis Marketing and DaySpring Cards, where he called on stores in the Christian Booksellers industry from Eugene, OR to Bakersfield, CA. During his tenure, he earned the Good Name Award and was the number two field sales representative in the nation with DaySpring Cards.Bryan and his wife, Jennifer, have been married for 31 years, offering unwavering support to each other and their 22-year-old son, Zach, who recently graduated Summa Cum Laude from Vanguard University with a degree in History. Bryan and Jennifer enjoy hiking the beautiful coastal and Tri-Valley trails and cheering on their San Francisco Giants.