With over 15 years of transportation, oil and gas, and military human resources experience, Brent joined US AutoLogistics in 2016. Prior to joining USAL, Brent held human resources leadership positions at both Nabors Industries and Patterson-UTI Energy, both major US oil and gas drilling contractors. Prior to going to the private sector, Brent served in the US Navy and held a broad range of leadership positions, ranging from aviation maintenance to occupational safety and health to recruiting management. His broad experience level has allowed him to bring a unique approach to the human resources function with a strong sense of business acumen. Brent believes that human resources is a strategic partner to the business and has an ongoing responsibility to serve as the “associate advocate” for the company’s most important assets, the people. Brent holds a bachelor’s degree in business management and an MBA with emphasis on human resources management, both from Liberty University. Brent is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and as a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). Away from the office he enjoys family time, volunteering, playing golf, and traveling.