Brian is a Program Developer/Trainer specializing in Supported and Customized Employment, Colorado Office of Employment First. Brian has 7 years of experience in the field of rehabilitation counseling and is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC). Brian obtained his master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado. Brian is the Rehabilitation Counseling Discipline Director for the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities Program (LEND) through JFK Partners, Department of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at the University of Colorado-Anschutz Medical Campus. Brian is certified in the evidenced-informed practice of customized employment as a practitioner, trainer, and mentor. Brian received both the Colorado Association of Peron’s Supporting Employment First (CO-APSE) Wendy M. Wood Emerging Leader Award and the DVR Shining Stars Award in 2018. Brian’s work focuses on and is committed to expanding competitive integrated employment, real work for real pay, opportunities for all people with disabilities, especially for individuals with significant barriers and experiences related to employment both at the State and National levels.