Edward Brandt

Edward Brandt is an experienced professional currently serving as President of Purpose Consulting & Land Development since January 2016. Concurrently, Edward is involved with Saddleback Church as both Regional Maintenance Supervisor and Staff Security Ministry Leader, having also served as a Volunteer Security Ministry Leader. Edward has a long-standing role at the Orange Empire Railway Museum, functioning as Yardmaster, Operator, and Instructor at the largest operating railway museum in the Western United States since 1991. Previous experience includes a position as Solutions Consultant at Edward Brandt Consulting from 2011 to 2015, and as VP of Continuing Development for the ASTD Orange County Chapter from 2006 until 2011, managing the Total Trainer Program during that time. Edward also held various managerial roles in the restaurant industry, including Executive General Manager at Ruby's Diner and Senior Training Manager at Ruby's, contributing to a strong background in fast-paced, customer-focused environments. Edward's educational background includes studies at Golden West College from 1983 to 1986.