After graduating from ASU, Brian worked for 3 years in aerospace design. He had a schoolmate working for a large mechanical contractor reach out to ask if he would be interested in running their fab shop and BIM department. After 10 years in the mechanical world, he made the switch to run the BIM department at Nox Innovations.
Brian enjoys the example of “trust in the team” set by leadership at Nox. Early on, he heard this quote by Steve Jobs, “It doesn’t make sense to hire smart people and tell them what to do. We hire smart people so they can tell us what to do.” Brian loves seeing this perspective lived out by his teams and believes it is something that sets Nox apart in the industry.
One of his favorite moments was experiencing the daily huddle for the first time, where they were discussing a jobsite issue that could have improved. What could have been seen as a minor setback was handled with care and rather dealt with as a commitment that wasn’t fulfilled to a client. This example of leadership was huge for him.
Brian is most proud of his accomplishment graduating with engineering degrees from ASU and University of Michigan and his hobbies include spending time with family, traveling, and outdoor activities like camping and hiking.