Brian Wheat

Brian Wheat is an experienced operational readiness manager currently employed at Paychex since June 2022, where responsibilities include managing business continuity projects, maintaining documentation, and mitigating organizational risks. Prior to this, Brian served in various leadership roles at the United States Department of Defense for two decades, overseeing business continuity programs, crisis management, and enterprise resiliency initiatives for multiple divisions. Achievements include enhancing crisis response capabilities, advising senior executives, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure operational security and effectiveness. Brian holds a Master's Degree in Business and Organizational Security Management from Webster University and is certified as a Business Continuity Professional. Additional educational pursuits include a Customer Experience Certificate from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.