Brian works as lead editor of the M&A KnowledgeBase, where he manages the product's editorial and research operations, with a focus on deal collection, entry and quality-assurance processes. He also oversees the production of the M&A KnowledgeBase daily newsletter and manages various other projects related to the product.

Before joining The 451 Group, Brian had a long career in technology journalism, with stints as an editor for CNET, as a writer for nonprofit technology assistance firm TechSoup and as assistant managing editor for startup Tippit Inc. He holds a BA in English from James Madison University.