With more than 35 years of experience in Department of Defense operational and acquisition management, and industry experience since joining Cypress International in September 2021, Brian's areas of expertise include combat vehicle development, soldier systems and weapons programs, technology development, and the enabling combat support and service support programs. He also has a deep understanding of how the Army budgets, develops, produces and fields the equipment its formations depend on.
Before joining Cypress International, Brian served at all levels of Department of Defense acquisition management organizations. As Program Executive Officer for Ground Combat Systems and for Soldier programs, and as Deputy PEO for Combat Support and Combat Service Support, he was responsible for the budgeting, development, production and fielding of the Army's combat vehicles, soldier equipment and support systems. An Infantry officer, he held tactical assignments in the 1st Infantry Division and the 101st Airborne Division and served in the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan and Iraq wars.
In his current role, Brian has led strategic engagements with senior leaders of companies operating in the Defense Industrial Base, helping them sustain and grow their business in support of the national defense. Having run the portfolios his clients sell into, he brings a first-hand understanding of how the Army sets requirements, funds programs and fields equipment.
