Brian's Big Yap

I was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada where I grew up and then went to the University of Alberta and studied political science and classical literature. Shortly after graduating I moved to Ottawa to work as the Legislative Assistant for Ken Epp, who was at that time the Member of Parliament for Elk Island, and who remains a truly great man. In Ottawa I was honoured to work with Deborah Grey and Preston Manning along with Mr. Epp as the Question Period Manager for the Official Opposition.

A few years (and a new wife!) later, I moved back to Edmonton and worked for several years as a communications and political campaign consultant with my own firm, First Past the Post. I also had a truly fascinating and very rewarding stint as the National Affairs Reporter with the now defunct (and much missed) Western Report magazines.

More recently I have been a part of a truly amazing family company, High Grade Homes. My father Richard started building homes over 20 years ago, and my mother Muriel has always been involved in the company. My wife does the company’s books, and I enjoy doing the marketing for the company, and helping with customer relations. I continue to be proud of the accomplishments and work of this great company, and I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to so greatly enjoy working with my family.

Today I am starting a new chapter as a Public Affairs Officer with the Alberta Government’s Solicitor General and Public Security Department.

I have been truly blessed with a wife, Jodi, who I do not deserve, and two boys – Hunter (9) and Madden (3) who are purely a joy to be around.