Brian Gleason

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Biography

Mr. Brian Gleason served as Operating Partner at North Branch Capital. Mr. Gleason served as Chief Executive Officer and President at Des-Case. He also served as a Board Member at Summit Hydraulics. He has championed the innovative vision and brand of Des-Case for 17 years. His positive and collaborative leadership style has fostered a strong, synergistic culture and has helped build the company into the leading manufacturer of contamination control products. Brian sets and leads the strong strategic plan that is delivering results today while positioning Des-Case for future growth. Brian also oversees the day-to-day operations of the company and continues to build on strategic partnerships with global distribution networks, OEMs, and key business decision-makers. Brian joined Des-Case as General Manager in 1997, became President in 2005, and was named CEO in 2011. Before Des-Case, Brian was an Account Manager with Aetna Investment Services (now ING) and the Marketing Director of Reliable Racing Supply. He served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve from 1988 to 2001 and held the rank of Captain. He holds an MBA from the Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management and a bachelor's degree in economics from Siena College.