Brian has taken to the Toastmasters Program with great passion and enthusiasm. His skill in giving technical and scientific talks in the area of climate change has been informative and convincing. Brian brings the combination of scientific knowledge and humor to his talks which helps connect the audience to his topic. Brian invites questions and welcomes comments that are in opposition to his ideas of climate change. Keep up the great work Brian.

Robert Van Winkle, PMP, CSSGB, CQIA; Systems Engineer / Project Manager at WiSC Enterprises, LLC

03/14/2015

Brian has taken to the Toastmasters Program with great passion and enthusiasm. His skill in giving technical and scientific talks in the area of climate change has been informative and convincing. Brian brings the combination of scientific knowledge and humor to his talks which helps connect the audience to his topic. Brian invites questions and welcomes comments that are in opposition to his ideas of climate change. Keep up the great work Brian.

Robert Van Winkle, PMP, CSSGB, CQIA; Systems Engineer / Project Manager at WiSC Enterprises, LLC

03/14/2015

I've always been impressed with Brian's enthusiasm and passion for his topics. I've seen him present numerous times and I guarantee that you will not only be informed, but also entertained. He uses humor, audience participation and great slides to keep the audience on the edge of their seats.

Thomas Krauska, Owner of Tom Terrific Co

02/15/2014

When attending the Climate Change Exhibition at the St. Louis Science Center we happily found Brian there as the interpreter for the exhibit. In my encounters with Brian I have found him to be extremely friendly, helpful, knowledgeable on the subject matter he is involved with as well as focused and detail oriented. In the exhibit he displayed these same characteristics and I noticed that he made sure to attend to everyone in the exhibition hall and he seemed to be able to keep an eye on all that was going on around him. I am hoping to get a chance to attend future presentations, talks or exhibits that Brian is involved with.

Kathy Vieth Albers, Massage Therapist

07/31/2012

Brian is a true parks professional who is passionate about his work. He never fails to exude a love of his mission and consistently helps deliver high-quality experiences to the visitors he interacts with. I look forward to one day working with Brian again!

Larry Perez, Communications Coordinator at National Park Service

01/30/2012

Brian is an excellent public speaker. In the 20-minute talk I heard given to about 50 tourists, he engaged the audience beautifully and made clever and effective use of visuals. He organized his talk around five important dates at Crater Lake and reviewed them for us at the end so that we could more easily remember and leave with some new knowledge. It was a good learning experience for all of us.

Susan Wyatt, Non-fiction Writer/Editor

08/20/2011

I have known Brian for many years, and he has consistently impressed me with his hard-working, people-friendly, passionate personality. In addition, he is extremely knowledgeable about natural resources and the environment, which shows in his work.

Dana Ostfield, PMP, Principal Customer Care Program Manager at Pacific Gas and Electric Company

07/24/2011

Brian is an accomplished and thought provoking speaker. His presentations on climate change are well researched and inspire an audiance to take action. Brian is also someone others look up to and aspire to be more like him.

Kathy Denton, Data Security Strategist at Omega ATC

07/24/2011

I know Brian from various speaking engagements and I can tell you that Brian brings a passion that few people can match. From talks on being a Park Ranger to the effects of climate change, one can tell that Brian is dedicated to his profession and to his cause. I would highly recommend Brian as a speaker to address your organization or gathering.

Kevin Wilson, Apprenticeship at LaunchCode

07/23/2011

Brian is a positive, energetic and enthusiastic young man! He is wise beyond his years. He has a GREAT attitude and a unique philosophy on ALL things. Brian will be an asset to any team, group or employer that he’s affiliated with. Without question !!!

Rich Ullrich, Principal, Everest Estimating LLC, Certified Professional Estimators

07/23/2011

Brian is a skilled naturalist/interpreter/teacher, with an ability to convey enthusiasm AND information simultaneously. It was a pleasure to attend his programs at Everglades National Park - and to have the opportunity to be an occasional part of his staff team. Brian works well with peers and the public, and I'd love to work with him again.

Ellen R. Siegel, CFP, ChFC, CLU; President and financial advisor at Ellen R. Siegel & Associates

07/22/2011

I visited the Climate Change exhibit at the St. Louis Science Center in May of 2011and saw Brian doing what he does so well--interacting with visitors of all ages in a creative, sincere, and fun way.

Brian's knowledge of the subject is clear, and his passion for addressing climate change issues is contagious. No boring, doom-and-gloom preaching. Instead, engaging, practical, and hopeful content, sprinkled with energy and humor!

Sue Ekberg, Owner of Career Focus

07/22/2011

Brian is committed and passionate about his work and the people he meets every day. His enthusiastic excitement and passion are contagious, and I think he makes a huge impact (of which he is unaware) on those he meets and talks with just by being and sharing his best self and his considerable knowledge.

Karen Kinser, Owner at Write Away

07/21/2011

Brian is a conscientious, authentic , talented communicator, who displays consistent focus and discipline in his duties. He displays responsiblity with the unique characteristic of being highly likeable which is critical in all group projects. I would work or hire him in an instant for any position he felt capable.

Lauri Mestdagh

07/21/2011

Brian is a powerful advocate for conservation and a well respected speaker in the St Louis community.

Michael Marian, Certified Public Accountant

07/20/2011

If Brian's performances for South County Toastmasters are any indication, and I firmly believe they are, he is an exceptional storyteller and a significant asset to the US Park Service. Brian brings a great deal of enthusiasm and energy to his talks. Park visitors will be delighted with his explanations of history, natural landmarks, etc.

Stephan M. Flick, Consultant, Philosopher, Mentor, and Quality Evangelist

07/20/2011

Brian always shows up with a smile and a positive attitude ready to tackle the day. He is a detail oriented individual who loves having fun with his work and really connecting to the public and the people he works with.

Dylan Carey, Laboratory Equipment Calibration Technician at Bio-Tek Services, Inc.

06/14/2011

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Hi, I’m Brian, a climate change educator, communicator, public speaker, writer, lobbyist, organizer, and advocate for solutions. I take climate change very seriously but not myself.

Case in point, check out my 2016 appearance on Comedy Central’s Tosh.0!

You get it!
Climate change is real, dangerous, and threatens to take all the fun out of life. You want to do something about it. You may like to laugh, but the problem is nothing to laugh at.

Does your group?
You are not sure how to inspire your students, peers, congregation, employees, friends or group to take action with to resolve it. They need to get inspired to take action, but they have not had a good laugh lately either.

This is where I step forward with a smile and filled with passion: I help people understand the benefits of going green in a fun, entertaining, and engaging way.

I assist audiences to:
1. Understand the basics of climate science and the threat of climate change.
2. Speak with confidence to your family, co-workers, friends & neighbors about climate change.
3. Learn specific solutions you can do now.
4. Save Money while saving the planet.
5. Discover practical ways to change your world
6. Feel motivation, hope, and inspiration that we will reduce the threat of climate change.

So, What are you getting?

I am skilled public speaker with over 25 years experience providing visitors information working as a park ranger at Crater Lake and Everglades National Parks.

Away from the national parks, I am an active member of South County Toastmasters, Climate Reality Project Leader and Mentor, co-founder of the St. Louis Climate Reality Meet Up Group and the co-founder of the southern Oregon Citizens’ Climate Lobby and the co-leader of the St. Louis Citizens Climate Lobby group.