Brian has taught Business and Economics courses at Montana Western since 2019. Prior to transitioning to an academic career, he was a business practitioner for three decades, working for and with global healthcare suppliers and providers. He has held a broad variety of business roles across all functions and all levels and for both public and private companies, with particular focus on strategy, finance, operations, marketing/sales, and acquisitions/divestitures/integrations.
Brian obtained his PhD in Economics from the University of Utah in 2018. He obtained an MBA in Econometrics, Finance, and International Business from University of Chicago in 2000 and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Montana State University in 1990. Brian held a license (now inactive) to practice as a Certified Public Accountant and has obtained the Certified Management Accountant and LEAN Bronze professional certifications.
