Who I am and How I got Here

Hello my name is Steve Brennaman; As an executive with more than 30 years of leadership experience, I developed winning organizations through challenging team members to set then accomplish ambitious goals.

I have strong leadership and management capabilities focused on inspiring the team to strive for excellence. Throughout my career I have been a problem solver, using my analytical abilities to identify obstacles and then conceptualize successful solutions. I have developed and implemented new processes to improve operations and lower risk across the organization.

I am a people oriented professional with excellent organizational and technical skills.
I am now interested in transitioning to a position where I can make a positive, long term contribution to the organization by developing and accomplishing successful business strategies.

I am fortunate to have two careers where I have a passion rather than just a job. My first career was a soldier in the Army where I led and commanded men and women in the service of their country. Most recently I have been performing duties as a business consultant providing services to businesses in the areas of organizational effectiveness, leadership development, process improvement, and operations efficiency. Prior to that my most recent duties were as chief investment office of an investment management firm where I lead a team of 18 men and women in the financial planning and investment of clients’ assets.

In the beginning I had every intention of going to college but knew that I had to pay for it myself. I planned early on as a teenager to enlist in the Navy for the GI Bill benefits, which I did upon graduation from high school. I served my enlistment and went to college where I decided to pursue a commission in the U.S. through ROTC. I never intended to make the military a career until I realized I was very good and that the personal rewards were immense.

Despite my longevity in the career workforce I have changed careers only once. After I had nearly 21 years in the Army I decided to retire and seek a 2d career. I chose portfolio management as a sub-field of investments and pursued additional education to supplement my Master’s degree to prepare myself. The results of the changes I made in my careers are very positive. I have had the unique opportunity to have two careers that are both fun and rewarding. Application of my leadership and of my analytical and organizational skills has always played a significant part in my career progression and career objectives.