Mr. Brown is not only the visionary leader of the organization but also the driving force behind the global adoption of the SkillObject® methodology in government and industry. Over his career, Mr. Brown has been frequently recognized for his superior business skills at the state and national level. The foundation for this success has been built through 26 years of developing partnerships with Fortune 1000 companies to help optimize their workforces. In addition, Mr. Brown has over 15 years of experience in the areas of skill standard systems, and the integration of these areas with the United States Department of Labor’s O*NET framework. Recognized across industry as an expert in the domain of skills standards, Mr. Brown has developed strong ties with both private and public sector organizations through participation on various task forces and advisory boards, and is also often asked to provide keynote addresses on the subject. Mr. Brown has lent his expertise to groups such as the Texas Skill Standards Board, the Task Force on Adult Education Accountability, the Blue Ribbon Review Board, and the National Rural Development Partnership (NRDP) Task Force on Rural Workforce Development.