Bryan grew up in the Florida Panhandle where he started his formal education in the field of engineering at the University of Florida. He later attended Florida State University broadening his perspective with creative writing & literature.

After college, his construction career began with shipbuilding at Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. in Panama City, FL building Offshore Supply Vessels, Passenger Ferries, & Commercial Fishing Vessels. After moving to Asheville, NC this was later followed by work for a general contractor, Hathaway Construction, whose primary emphasis was on multifamily/commercial construction. He has completed over 1200 units in the multifamily division including several projects in Asheville, Arden, & Skyland.

Bryan fell in love with Asheville’s beautiful landscapes and craft beer scene during his travels and decided that it was the perfect place to settle into a prolific construction career due to its rapid growth and culturally diverse environment. In his leisure time, he enjoys home brewing, hiking, as well as soaking up the culinary, musical, & artistic atmosphere of Asheville.