Brian is a board member of the Slow Money Institute and has had the pleasure of working closely with its founder, Woody Tasch, over the last eight years. He is passionate about understanding how economics can support healthy and enduring food systems. Brian recently joined the CDA as the Agricultural Future Loan Program Manager where he launched and operates a $23M mission-driven loan fund. Prior to joining the CDA, Brian served as the Executive Director of the Boulder County Farmers Markets, a nationally recognized organization. He has the distinction of being the only non-profit director to be voted Colorado's CEO of the Year by ColoradoBiz Magazine and the honor of working with over 200 Colorado growers during the last ten years.