Brian grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina and received his undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Washington University in St. Louis. There, he did undergraduate research in the lab of Dr. Kevin Moeller on the bioenzymatic synthesis of β-hydroxy-leucine as building blocks for macrocyclic G-protein inhibitors. Brian joined the Wentz lab in the fall of 2025 as a PhD student and will be focusing on the synthesis of boron-based chromophores. In his free time, he enjoys reading, baking, and keeping his two cats (Bug and Goose) out of trouble.