Brian is a Managing Director at Lazear, leading the Pittsburgh market while extending his expertise to business owners nationwide. He helps privately held companies explore ownership transition options, with a particular focus on ESOP transactions, guiding owners to structure deals that maximize value, preserve company culture, and empower employees.

Brian brings 20 years of commercial banking and capital markets experience, including serving as Director at a $9B+ community bank, where he oversaw commercial banking across five metropolitan markets in the Midwest. His background has provided the opportunity to work closely with hundreds of middle-market businesses across a wide range of industries, giving him a deep understanding of marketplace dynamics and positioning him as a trusted advisor during ownership transitions.

He earned his B.A., magna cum laude, from Marietta College and his MBA, with honors, from the University of Pittsburgh.

If you had to pick three words that best represents Lazear’s culture, what would they be, and why? 

Innovative- Lazear invests substantive resources in solution creation that unlock value for our clients. We welcome new ideas and strive for continuous improvement.

Collaborative – Lazear has a roster of professionals with diverse backgrounds that bring unique perspectives and expertise on every transaction that we touch. The use of a team approach helps ensure optimal client outcomes.

Engaging- Employees at Lazear are encouraged to grow and evolve. This support allows employees to deliver best in class results for clients.