Brian was born in Ireland and raised in New York, where he graduated from New Hyde Park HS in 1976. He enlisted into the USAF in March or 1978, where he served as a Jet Engine Mechanic and later, as a Flight Engineer on the C-141 Starlifter with the 335 Military Airlift Squadron from 1981 to 1994. Brian earned his eligibility to the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Grenada, Panama and the Gulf War. Brian received a Southwest Asian Service Medal, AFEM and the Air Medal.

Brian joined the Middletown, Kentucky VFW Post 1170 in 1989 and became a Life Member. He has served his Post in numerous positions, and served as Post Commander in 1999-2000 earning status as Captain of the All-State Team as well as All-American Post Commander. Brian became the District 6 Commander in 2001-2002 and again earned All-American status. Brian is also a life member of the MOC, American Legion, AMVETS, AFSA, and AFA.

Brian has been employed by UPS since 1988, and serves as a Boeing 727 Training Captain and Assistant Chief Pilot. Brian and his wife Jean have been married for 20 years and have two children, Tara and Andrew, and reside in Louisville. He also an active member of Boy Scout Troop 306 where he serves as an Assistant Scout Master.

Mike Penney,