Brian has over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry as an Entertainer, Operations Manager, Creative Director, Producer, Director, and head of Casting and Booking.

With a Master's in Communication and Leadership, Brian provides transformational and inspirational leadership by actively encouraging team creativity, fostering open communication, demonstrating forward-thinking, creating self-managed teams, and exhibiting commitment to high-quality entertainment.

When it comes to themed attractions and entertainment, he fully subscribes to the story-driven project format, pursuing an event, show, or attraction that strives to tell a story, with all elements adhering to telling that story and creating a fully immersive experience. He has provided services and/or collaboration for brands such as Cedar Fair, Six Flags, The Johnny Morris Foundation, Warner Brothers, Carnival Cruise Lines, GrayBoy Entertainment, and more.

With his experience as a Flight Medic, Paramedic, Firefighter, and Critical Care Paramedic in a Level I Trauma Center, Brian has the unique ability to add health and safety as a focus in all projects he leads.

Live Entertainment Director | Producer | Creative Director | Casting & Booking | Operations

Upcoming

Carnival Encounter: Project Manager

March 1, 2025 - April 12, 2025

Carnival Adventure: Project Manager

April 14, 2025 - April 24, 2025

Carnival Mardi Gras Ship Visit

May 31, 2025 - June 15, 2025

Carnival Pride: Entertainment Director

July 20, 2025 - November 30, 2025

In March 2025, P&O Cruises Australia will sunset and Pacific Adventure® and Pacific Encounter® will join the Carnival fleet as Carnival Adventure™ and Carnival Encounter™.

 CREDITS

*Denotes Interactive/Immersive

  • Carnival Cruise Line

    • Entertainment Director

    • Project Manager

    Holland America

    • Lead Vocalist

    Princess Cruises (8)

    • Guest Entertainer

    • Lead Vocalist

    • Vocal Captain

    P&O Australia

    • Lead Vocalist

    • Vocal Captain

  • Director: Immersive Experiences & Creative Design Projects

    Producer: Holidays & Creative Design Projects

    • Milwaukee County Zoo – Wild Lights

    • Newport News Celebration in Lights

    • Phoenix Zoo 50’ Pixel Pine

    • Santa Monica Place Santa Experience

    • Busch Gardens Williamsburg Christmas Town

    • Busch Gardens Tampa Christmas Town

    • Downtown DC Business Improvement District

    • Six Flags Corporate

    • Big Cedar Lodge | Top of The Rock Holiday Overlay

    • Collaboration with Warner Brothers on various projects to ensure brand alignment

  • Overall departmental direction including Creative, Production, Show Direction, and Casting of more than 400 entertainers per season. Select works include:

    • Road Trip

    • Back to Broadway

    • Don’t Stop Believin’

    • Hot Rhythm Nights

    • The All-American Trolley

    • H2OH! Featuring the Water Boys*

    • The Brass Brigade*

    • Haunted Homecoming

    • The Witches Ball

    • The Overlord’s Awakening

    • Fourth of July: Celebrate America

    • The UpRights*

    • Kickin’ Country

    • The Muttley Crew

    • Team Charlie Brown (Peanuts IP)

    • Happy Campers (Peanuts IP)

    • Space Beagle (Peanuts IP)

    • Where’s The Party

    Creative Director | Producer

    • Malice in Wonderland*

    • Halloween Haunt*

    Producer | Director

    • Cool Yule

    • Tree Lighting Ceremony

    • Midway Merriment*

    • The Mistletones

    • Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen*

    • St. Nic’s Pics*

    • Sally Brown’s Christmas Crafts*

    • The North Pole Post Office*

    • Tinker’s Toy Factory

    • Charlie Brown’s Christmas Spectacular

    • The spectacle of Color Parade*

    • Grand Carnivale – Royal Rhythms

    • Grand Carnivale – International Entertainment*

    • Grand Carnivale – Adventure Club*

    Producer

    • WinterFest*

    • Jingle Jazz

    • ​The Holly Jolly Trolley

    • A Bluegrass Christmas

    • The Sounds of the Nativity

    • Polar Party*

    • Grand Carnivale – Royal Celebration

  • Director | Casting

    • The Swell Tones

    Project Manager | Casting

    • Forbidden Frontier*

    • Snake River Expedition*

    Project Manager | Props Designer | Casting (140 parade | 70 main stage show)

    • 150th Celebration Parade

    • 150th Celebration Night Show

  • Producer

    • Tastes of the Season*

    Director

    • T’was a Merry Mishap*

    • Midway Merriment*

    • Reindeer Games*

  • Tricks and Treats Fall Fest*

    • Creative Director | Producer

    Trick or Treat Bean Challenge*

    • Director

    Spectacle of Color Parade (Premier)

    • Project Manager

    • Assistant Director

    50th Anniversary Celebration

    • Project Manager

  • Corporate Costume Shop Manager

    Project Manager | Assistant Director

    • The Spectacle of Color Parade*

    Project Manager

    • Tricks or Treats Fall Fest*

    • Tastes of the Season*

    Project Manager | Assistant Producer | Props Designer

    • Cedar Point’s 150th Celebration Parade*

    • Cedar Point’s 150th Celebration Night Show*

    Project Manager | Assistant Producer

    • Kings Island 50th Anniversary Celebration*

    • International Thespian Festival - Guest Artist | Workshop Presenter | Adjudicator

    • Georgia State Thespian Conference - Workshop Presenter | Adjudicator

    • Missouri State Thespian Conference - Workshop Presenter

  • Creative Consultant | Launch Campaign Producer

  • Opening Boardwalk Float (Cedar Point 150th Anniversary Parade)

  • Sea Swing Whirlie (Cedar Point 150th Anniversary Parade)

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