Brandon was born and mostly raised in Cheyenne, WY, with a few years spent in Colorado and Arkansas. He attended the University of Wyoming in Laramie Wyoming where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in International Studies with a concentration in the Middle East and North Africa.

Brandon briefly worked in the family flooring business before beginning an almost decade long career in politics. Starting off in Erie Pennsylvania, Brandon worked on campaigns across Pennsylvania, Louisiana, New York City, and Connecticut before moving to Austin to help run George P Bush’s reelection in 2018. He then spent the next years working in Texas State Government and on political races nationwide before joining Side by Side Kids.

A passion for children and being a positive force for change in the world drove Brandon to make a career switch. He serves in the kid’s ministry at his Church, Red Rocks and teaches kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes at his Jiu Jitsu school where he is purple belt and certified instructor. Despite considering himself a Wyoming boy through and through he has maintained a passion for University of Arkansas Sports since he was a child. He is also an Austin FC Season Ticket holder and can be found in the North End of the stadium most gamedays.