Brian began his career working in the newly independent state of Ukraine to create marketing cooperatives in the 1990s and re-ignited his passion for politics. He has deep experience serving as an executive and public/government affairs advisor, including work with local, state, federal, and international leaders. Brian has formerly served as the Director of the Washington State Department of Commerce, Chief of Staff for Congressman Inslee, and Legislative Director for the U.S. Congress and is currently Principal at Lodestar Strategic.