The People-First Problem Solver
Brian believes the best outcomes start with understanding people: what drives them, how they work, and where they can make the greatest impact. Grounded in curiosity and shaped by years of leadership experience, he takes a thoughtful, practical approach to solving talent challenges. He’s at his best when partnering with teams to navigate complexity, build alignment, and create environments where individuals can do meaningful work and deliver real results.
If you wish to build a ship, do not divide the men into teams and send them to the forest to cut wood. Instead, teach them to long for the vast and endless sea. Antoine de Saint Exupery
Brian is a Principal at O’Neill Consulting, where he leads executive search engagements across the manufacturing and consumer packaged goods sectors, with a focus on private equity-backed organizations. He partners closely with clients to identify and place leaders who drive growth, strengthen operations, and position businesses to scale.
He brings nearly two decades of experience spanning HR leadership, learning and development, and executive search. Prior to joining O’Neill Consulting, Brian served as President of M Force Partners, where he built and scaled a private equity-focused search practice into a $1M business within its first year. He has led searches for CEOs, CFOs, and functional leaders across operations, finance, HR, and supply chain, while also advising clients on organizational design and leadership strategy.
Brian is based in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he lives with his family. Outside of work, you’ll most often find him at a soccer field with his three young children or on the golf course when time allows. Recently, he’s taken up pottery and discovered a surprising talent for making bowls. A lifelong competitor, he also firmly believes he could win either Survivor or The Amazing Race.
Based
Knoxville
