Brandon has more than 27 years of experience in public accounting and first joined RSM in 1996. In his assurance operations leadership role, he brings deep knowledge of risk and financial operations from his experience working with RSM’s National Office of Risk Management and finance teams.
As board chairperson, Brandon leads the board in guiding and overseeing the effective execution of the firm’s strategy and upholding the tradition of quality, integrity and client service excellence that has been the hallmark of RSM since 1926. As a board member, he has served on several committees, including those focused on partner matters, finance/M&A, risk oversight and strategy. He graduated in the first cohort of RSM’s Enterprise Leadership Academy.
As an assurance partner with the firm for the past 17 years, Brandon has held many leadership roles, including audit leader for the Southeast region. He worked for RSM from 1996-2000 and then rejoined RSM in 2004 following a four-year stint at a Big Four firm, where he participated in audits of global Fortune 100 companies.
Brandon is passionate about preserving, protecting and building the culture at RSM. He believes RSM’s strong culture is key to the firm’s success and a great asset in developing, attracting and retaining the right people. As board chairperson, he aims to ensure that every decision the firm makes considers its impact on the culture.
Brandon is the executive sponsor of the firm’s Generations employee network group for the Charlotte, North Carolina office, a group that builds bridges among colleagues across the age spectrum. He is a past board member of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, which focuses on economic development in Charlotte and surrounding areas. He also served on numerous committees of the United Way of Central Carolinas.
Born and raised in an agricultural community in rural Kentucky, Brandon is a proud first-generation college graduate. His upbringing instilled a strong work ethic and an appreciation for teamwork and stewardship.
