As Chief Executive Officer of Ryan Companies, Brian oversees the development, communication and execution of the company’s strategic initiatives, with particular focus on organizational finances, operations and administration. He joined Ryan in 2009 and has served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, leading the construction operations and shared services functions of the company.

Brian connects with other industry thought leaders through his participation and membership in the Construction Industry Roundtable. He is a current board member of the PrairieCare Fund, which provides resources for mental health awareness in schools, and a past board chair of the Twin Cities Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, an inner-city college preparatory school for under-resourced youth.