Brian graduated with his medical degree in 2007 from the American University of the Caribbean. He completed undergraduate work at Arkansas State University. He is a native of Brookland (near Jonesboro, Arkansas). He is married to Amy and they have three children, Lauren, Braxton and Hayden. Brian worked in the ambulance industry for 12 years and is a National Registered Paramedic. Brian served in the U.S. Air Force. His hobbies include hunting, fishing and golf.