Born in Chicago, IL. Admitted to Illinois bar, 1995. United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 1995. Preparatory education: Loras College, Dubuque, IA (B.A., 1992). Legal education: IIT, Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1995). Former Will County Assistant State's Attorney. Member: Illinois State Bar Association, Will County Bar Association, Illinois Worker's Compensation Lawyer's Association.

Brian, a former captain of his college soccer team, grew up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago and now resides in Minooka with his wife, Jennifer, a school social worker for Joliet School District 86. In his spare time he enjoys playing guitar, listening to music, reading, riding his bike and attempting to reduce his golf handicap to single digits.