Expertise

Family office oversight

Experience

Prior to joining Midwest Trust Family Office, Brent served as Chief Investment Officer and chair of the investment committee for a Forbes-400 single family office, responsible for ensuring disciplined investment and governance processes were in place to achieve the family’s goals.

With over 25 years’ experience, Brent has served as an investment manager, commercial and private banker, investment banker, CFO/controller, strategic planner and executive advisor. All combined, he’s developed a depth of expertise and unique perspective which help him positively impact the goals and objectives of the families and companies he has served.

His extensive background allowed him to serve on several family-owned company boards, committees and advisory boards in the region, providing guidance on a wide range of topics including investments, succession planning, governance, family dynamics, foundations and business transitions to continue family legacies to future generations.

Education

BA in Corporate Finance, Seattle Pacific University

Professional / Civic Affiliations

Washington Technology Center Board of Directors, Vice Chair of Finance

University of Washington’s Burke Museum Association, Former Board Member

Tacoma Glass Museum Finance Committee, Former Member

Museum of History & Industry, Former Board Member

Cancer Lifeline, Former Board Member

Gage Academy, Founding Member