Brian Spangle

Brian Spangle has a diverse work experience spanning from 2001 to the present. Brian is currently the Director of Operations at Current, an organization focused on solving water challenges and accelerating innovation in the blue economy. Prior to this, Brian was the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at WaterWorks, where they oversaw various operational functions and collaborated with stakeholders to develop consistent policies and procedures.

Before their role at WaterWorks, Brian served as a Campaign Manager for a statewide gubernatorial candidate campaign, where they managed a $6 million organization and led strategic planning, budgeting, and political engagement efforts. Brian also worked as a Full Charge Bookkeeper at Digital Brand Architects, managing bookkeeping for multiple company files with substantial revenue.

Brian has a background in political campaign management, having been a Campaign Manager for both a nationally targeted congressional campaign and a political campaign organization. In these roles, they oversaw fundraising efforts, strategic planning, and the execution of campaign events and initiatives. Brian also played a key role in digital organizing efforts to promote awareness of environmental issues.

Additionally, Brian has experience in financial and operational management. Brian served as the CFO and Director of Operations at Life AsRx, where they wrote foundational policies and procedures and guided the company through a period of exponential growth. Brian also co-founded and served as the Director of Operations at CrossFit Counter Culture, where they created fitness programs and developed a strong community.

Earlier in their career, Brian worked as a Manager of Government & Community Affairs at Comcast, where they managed external affairs and built relationships with key stakeholders in the Chicago market. Brian also served as a Campaign Finance Director at Fraioli & Associates.

Overall, Brian Spangle has a strong background in operations, finance, and campaign management, with a focus on driving innovation and solving complex challenges.

Brian Spangle received their highest level of education from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, where they obtained a Doctor of Law degree (JD) from 2022 to 2026. Prior to that, they pursued a Master's degree in Legislative Affairs from The George Washington University between 2001 and 2003. Their undergraduate studies were completed at UC Santa Barbara, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from 1998 to 2001. Additionally, Brian obtained a certification in Proficiency from LexisNexis in November 2022.