
What others say
The voices on this page come from people who’ve partnered with Brian during moments that called for clarity, recalibration and strategic alignment - from nonprofit restructurings and governance transitions to brand identity refinement and cross-sector collaboration.
Whether advising a board, guiding a leadership team or facilitating complex change, Brian brings a steady presence, a strategic lens and a deep respect for mission and context.
Across settings - public, private and nonprofit - the consistent thread is his ability to help organizations move forward with purpose and integrity.
Testimonials
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Dr. Ali Al-Karni
Former Director General -Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States
"Brian equips organizations to collaborate effectively with their partners. He’s strategic, dedicated, and honest—everything we expect when we partner globally."
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Shelley Chamberlain
Executive Director - MassCUE
“Brian was the catalyst for a more strategic branding approach than we had imagined. He facilitated a task force of our key constituents, setting the foundation for all our work. His sense of humor, keen ability to listen, and strong ability to gather, evaluate and synthesize information ensured that our work together was successful.”
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Heather Dority
CEO & Director of Strategic Services – Viaspire
"We’ve appreciated Brian’s strategic approach and commitment to a clear vision and growth-oriented goals. His approach to business opportunities and challenges is marked by an emphasis on creating innovative, measurable change."
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Peter Drozdoff
Former Vice President, Marketing – SureWest Communications
"Brian’s an extremely smart business partner who delivers the goods. He has broad knowledge and perspective, deals easily with complexity, and thinks strategically. Brian facilitated much change in the company and still continued to motivate and lead the troops."
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Kevin Gordon
President – Capitol Advisors Group
"Brian’s uncommon professional background includes experiences in both the for-profit and nonprofit environments, offering any organization a unique, creative, and entrepreneurial approach."
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Matt Harris
Past President - ISTE
Co-Founder & CEO - ChildSafeguarding.com“Brian has a unique vision and expertise in organizational development and leadership that are vital to contemporary institutions as they navigate the ever-growing pressure of sustainability and growth. His work has been a huge lever for improvement and progress in the organizations I’ve seen him serve. And his work in organizational identity and brand positioning is unparalleled in my experience.”
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Patricia Koch, Ph.D.
Former Strategic Planning Facilitator – California Association of School Business Officials
"Brian understands the power of strategic planning. His commitment and energy kept us focused on our mission of becoming the ‘go to’ organization for school business in California. He led us through a necessary, though difficult, reorganization that made us stronger than ever."
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Anthony Lilore
President - Restore Clothing
New York City“Brian helped us distill what we thought was a cohesive message into a clearly defined vision, mission and brand position.”
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Brett McFadden
Managing Principal, District Advocates Group (DGA) - Isom Advisors
"I’ve seen Brian in many roles: marketer, team leader, executive, board member, advocate, and more. In each case, his focus has been on furthering the best interests of the organization with strength, compassion, and an unfailing ethical compass."
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Sally Michael
Former President & CEO – California Assisted Living Association
"Brian’s expertise and insights, combined with his exceptional facilitation skills, helped us understand brand strategy in an entirely different context and coalesce around a new way of communicating about what we do and why."
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John Musso (1954–2023)
Former Executive Director – Association of School Business Officials, Intl.
"Not only do you always know where Brian stands on an issue, you also know he’s ready to assist you with an enormous amount of energy and support."
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Michael Reinero
Former Founder & COO - SeatNinja Inc.
“Brian’s direct, straight-talking style makes him an effective agent for change. Having the highest degree of honesty and integrity validates Brian as a trustworthy champion of mission and issues within any organization fortunate enough to secure his services.” -
Marialane Schultz
CEO – Innovative Outcomes Consulting, Inc.
"Brian has the foresight, a track record, and the ability to deliver in remarkable ways. His capacity to chart the uncommon and innovative path, along with his energy, enables him to see aspirational actions through to the end."
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Joan Spangler
President – LOOK Talent Agency (San Francisco)
"Working under an impossible deadline with an inexperienced team, Brian kept us focused on a very specific agenda. He taught us a lot about the branding and marketing needed to solve the client’s problems to satisfaction. The bonus is that we had a great time meeting the challenge!"
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Kevin Swartzendruber
Former Director of Membership and Marketing - California Alliance of Children & Family Services
“I don’t know anyone who can lead an organization through the brand positioning process better than Brian. He’s a consummate professional and a brilliant strategist and facilitator. Our participants still tell me how effective they thought he and his process were for CACFS.”