Brian is responsible for the overall strategy, development, operations, and financial functions of NS. He had a 20+ year career focused on building US businesses domestically and internationally with particular emphasis on partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions. Since 2011, Brian has worked as an investor, operating partner and active board member in many for-profit and nonprofit organizations innovating business models in diverse sectors including the arts, education and technology.  Brian completed a Master’s with honors from Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service, and a BA in International Affairs from Macalester College where he is also a Trustee Emeritus.