Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Brandon first discovered his love for the wilderness during a backpacking trip to Montana the summer before his freshman year of college. Following this experience, he attended the Georgia Institute of Technology and studied mechanical engineering. At Georgia Tech, he had a transformative encounter with the Lord in the Eucharist which sparked a missionary zeal within him. He became very involved in the Georgia Tech Catholic Center as well as Mercy Missions Atlanta, an apostolate of Regnum Christi. Upon graduating from Georgia Tech, he worked in the nuclear power industry for two years before finding the COR internship program in 2024 and embarking on the adventure of a lifetime. At COR, Brandon has the privilege of growing his passion for outdoor recreation and leading others to an encounter with God.