Brian Bell

Brian Bell is an experienced professional with a diverse background in both the brewing industry and defense sectors. Currently, as Vice President at Waterline Brewing Co. since September 2014, Brian designs and brews craft beers while managing quality and production schedules. Prior to this role, Brian spent a decade at the Department of Defense Joint Staff as Joint Assessments Lead, overseeing vulnerability assessments and engineering pilot studies for mission assurance. With a military background as an Officer in the US Air Force Reserve, Brian specialized in disaster preparedness and readiness. Additional experience includes roles as Program Manager at ManTech Security Technologies Corporation and Emergency Management Specialist at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, focusing on threat assessments and security postures. Brian holds a Bachelor of Applied Science from Midwestern State University and a Bachelor in Business from the University of South Dakota.