Brian was born in Oakland, California, and raised in Anchorage, and is one of the four founders of Christian Health Associates (CHA) and Cornerstone Clinic in 1995. Brian served Christian Health Associates as Chief Executive Officer and as a counselor with Cornerstone Counseling specializing in helping leaders with professional or leadership issues struggles in marriage, family, and personal growth until his retirement in 2024. Brian currently serves as Chief Executive Officer Emeritus. 

Brian was ordained as a pastor in 1982.  He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Counseling from Calvary Theological Seminary in Pasadena, Texas, and a Master of Arts degree in Christian Counseling from Cornerstone University in Lake Charles, Louisiana.  Additionally, he earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Cornerstone University.