Brian Payne

Brian Payne is the Chief Operating Officer at Design Foundry - Hickory. Prior to this role, Brian held senior positions at RTI Surgical®, Williams-Sonoma, Inc., Ashley Furniture Industries, Teleflex, MetoKote Corporation, Meritor, Flair Filtration, Becton Dickinson, and Nestle. Payne holds an MBA in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration from Golden Gate University and a BS Degree in Management Science from University of South Carolina Upstate. Payne's extensive experience in operations and manufacturing showcases their strong leadership and strategic abilities.