William Brian Berlin, obtained his B.A. from Colgate University, his M.A. from Bucknell University, and completed PhD. coursework while teaching at the University of Cincinnati. Brian joined BPS in 1998 and has prior experience in consulting privately on Internet technology and security strategies for various private and government organizations. He celebrated his 30th anniversary of marriage to Christy in 2024 and is currently spending his spare time fishing, writing screenplays, and performing improv comedy and community theater.