Brian joined Eii in 2023. Brian graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Manufacturing Engineering Technology and later went on to receive his Master’s of Product Design and Development from Northwestern University. Prior to working for Eii, he gained over 30 years of experience in the mailing industry, including over 7 years experience as CTO for Bell and Howell and Fluence Automation as well as over 15 years of IT experience and US patents published. Brian specializes in value engineering, system engineering, material handling systems (large integrations), labeling systems, operations, and customer and field service. That experience helps him with his responsibilities, including inspiring innovation by taking ideas or technologies and creating new products and/or market opportunities for Eii.  Raised in Buffalo, NY he now resides in Mundelein, IL with his spouse, Linda, of 40 years, with whom he has 2 sons, Alexander and Richard.

What is your favorite quote?

“You never fail until you stop trying.”

Favorite technology or software?

SolidWorks…3DCAD systems in general.  3D printing

What is your favorite vacation destination?

Any place Linda (my wife) is at and there is no work.

What do you do in your spare time?

Sing in the church choir, home remodeling, maintenance for the church, wood working, hiking, walking.

What would you do/buy if you won $10 million in the lottery?

Retire…set up a foundation to assist young adults in high school to start out in business or college.  Help out our food pantry at church.