Brian Kanter
Chief Development Officer

As Chief Development Officer, Brian conducts internal and external research regarding the effectiveness of service delivery, administrative systems, and the array of services delivered by Collaborative Industries and its network of affiliates. Brian is responsible for delivering recommendations for developing and implementing improvements to Collaborative’s services, as well as facilitating and overseeing expansion into other areas and ongoing development of new collaborative partnerships.

Brian has played a key role in the conception and development of multiple new companies and affiliated organizations. He began his career working in the human services field in 1997. After serving in a variety of roles he founded his first human service organization in 2001. That highly successful organization ultimately merged with another business in early 2005. Brian served as Chief Development Officer of the merged entity until 2006 when he played a lead role in the formation of Collaborative Industries. Since then, Collaborative Industries has grown into a rapidly expanding network of affiliated organizations and expanded services throughout the region and across multiple industry lines.

Brian studied human physiology at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln before beginning his career as a Direct Support Professional in the human services field.

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Brian Kanter
Chief Development Officer

Brian is always on the move. When he is not working, he is trying to keep up with his three children: Krew, Jadyn and Logan; wife Sarah; cat; dog and three fish. When he is able, he enjoys leaving his cell phone and suit jacket at home and escaping on his 1850cc Star Cruiser motorcycle. He also enjoys reading and watching the food network, as he is a closet chef. Sarah said, “When Brian cooks, every kitchen door is open, and he uses ingredients I didn’t know existed, and I’m usually terrified to eat it. But it almost always turns out to be really good. He’s expanded my palate tremendously with his recipes. And he’s a clean freak, so he always cleans up after himself."

Brian enjoys getting away with Sarah. Their favorite getaway is Las Vegas, where they were engaged and eventually married a year later. Brian said, “With all of the restaurants and shows to see, every trip is like the first time…and of course what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.”

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