As a communications professional, writer, blogger and columnist, Brian has worked in a communications career that has spanned nearly 25 years.
In addition to being a regular columnist, he was the English editor of the Canadian bestseller “Ten Needles” (translation of “Dix aiguilles” by Martin Latulippe), a book on the life of Sean Collins, a courageous and thoughtful boy who passed away from cancer in July 2007 at the age of 13.
He is an active blogger and social media enthusiast. As well, he has appeared as a guest, regular panelist, and guest co-host on CBC Radio Moncton’s “Information Morning” show. He has also appeared on CBC Radio’s “As It Happens”, CTV’s “Canada AM” and been interviewed on “CBC News: New Brunswick” (TV).
He is a member of the Professional Writers Association of Canada (PWAC), National Society of Newspaper Columnists, Canadian Association of Journalists, Editors’ Association of Canada and the Moncton Press Club. Currently, he sits on the board of directors and is very active on several committees for the Moncton SPCA, the largest animal shelter east of Montreal, and is active in the King’s College Alumni Association. He is also a member of the District Education Council for New Brunswick’s School District 2.
Fluently bilingual, he is a graduate of École polyvalente Mathieu-Martin (high school) and a graduate of the University of King’s College with an honours degree in journalism. Brian has worked in a number of senior communications and public affairs roles for a variety of organizations in both the private and public sectors.
