Brant passed the CPA exam after attending Davidson College and the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Following progressive financial roles ranging to Division Treasurer at RJRNabisco, he rose from Business Manager at Thompson Bills & Associates, to lead expanding the scope of projects covered, becoming a Principal with the firm. Brant is a change management expert, excelling at identifying and implementing process improvements needed as a result of acquisition integration, divestitures, system conversions, antiquated procedures, economic conditions or changes affecting ownership finances and personnel.