About Bryan

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A. This amazing raptor was just captured by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service at the Air Force's McChord Field (the runway is behind me). They soon released it far away for the safety of both hawk and aircraft, but they let me hold it first!

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With his wife and their three children, Bryan lives in Wake County, North Carolina where he spent eight years on the Apex Town Council, including two years as Mayor pro tem. Bryan later served as Deputy Secretary of the NC Dept. of Commerce, and as a senior leader for our state's natural resource programs.

Subsequently, Bryan worked in the judicial branch before taking a position in the U.S. Department of Defense as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (IEE), a 3-Star-equivalent Civilian position inside the Pentagon.

Bryan is now the Executive Director of NC One Water, a 2,500-member association focused on science and education within the water / wastewater utility industry.

Joining much later than most, Bryan raised his right hand and commissioned into the U.S. Army National Guard in his late 30s! In 2020 he transferred into the U.S. Army Reserve.

As a U.S. Army Captain, Bryan deployed to the Middle East in 2021-22, primarily to Qatar and Jordan. During his tour, Bryan joined convoy operations into Syria, and was decorated for his actions aiding the Afghanistan Noncombatant Evacuation Operation (NEO).

Bryan is currently working toward an M.A. degree in Defense & Strategic Studies with the U.S. Naval War College.

Bryan's awards and commendations include:

Joint Service Commendation Medal

Joint Service Achievement Medal

Global War on Terrorism – Expeditionary Medal

Global War on Terrorism – Service Medal

NATO – Afghanistan Ribbon

Army Commendation Medal

Army Achievement Medal

Armed Forces Reserve Medal

Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal

Humanitarian Service Medal

Eagle Scout