“The 30-year-old former journalist has rebranded Buffalo as a destination even the New York Times and Wall Street Journal want to cover. In the process, local business groups say, he has drawn new tourists to the region, buoyed civic pride in a city unaccustomed to good press, and led the organization to its best-ever media year.”

"Brian's talent as a writer, spokesperson and on-camera talent helped bring Buffalo and our organization to unprecedented levels of recognition and acclaim. His energy, enthusiasm, drive and attention to detail made him a top performing public relations practitioner and one of the rising stars of the hospitality industry. Bottom line, Brian gets results, will not be out-worked and he's a genuine pleasure to work with."

“Both a critical thinker and a nose-to-the-grindstone hustler, Brian can be largely credited with shaping Buffalo's media persona, and as a result there have been countless articles, accolades and most importantly, interest in the city increasing year over year.”

“Brian is truly one of the best in the business, and if he can take an under-appreciated place like Buffalo and make fans of anyone who visits, I know he can do the same for anything else.”

"In over a decade as an editor, I've only found one other PR I trust as much. His ability to get it is why Buffalo's reputation as a travel destination has transformed."

“He 'gets' journalists — what they want and what they need — and goes all out to help bring stories to life. Brian's passion for Buffalo Niagara is astounding, but I bet he channels that passion into everything he does.”

"As a marketing professional, Brian was able to consistently generate earned media for our attraction. From social media influencers to travel writers and national columnists, he consistently won the attention of opinion makers and contributed to the rise of Buffalo as a destination market. His skills, professionalism, enthusiasm and genuine love for what he does make him a dream to work with."