As a Walt Disney Imagineer, Brian helped create the stories and magic for some of the world’s most beloved attractions. Over the past 30 years, he has produced work for a who’s-who list of corporations, as well as small entrepreneurial ventures. His love and deep understanding of new and emerging technologies, and, most importantly, how they apply to business has helped fuel his unique career. Now, as a sought-after Innovation Consultant through his practice known as The Brainstorm Institute he works with both large and small companies to help them gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. 

 

A passionate educator, Brian was a founding member of the Central Florida STEM Education Council and has served on the faculty of several schools. Currently, he is an adjunct professor at the University of Central Florida’s Rosen College where he teaches a variety of courses related to themed entertainment and attraction design. He also is an advisory board member for several innovative tech start-ups.

 

Brian is an accomplished speaker, often interviewed on podcasts and asked to deliver keynote addresses, lectures and workshops or other corporate presentations. he earned his master’s degree in Marketing from Webster University where he was a Distinguished Graduate and his Bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University. In addition, he is also an officer in the United States Air Force Auxiliary, qualified in air search and rescue and serving as the state of Florida’s Director of Aerospace Education. On a personal note, Brian is active in his synagogue, claims to be a heck of a good cook, and loves Belgian chocolate…but then again, who doesn’t?