Hello! I'm Brian
Mission-Driven Leadership | Veteran-Led, Faith-Fueled, People-First
Welcome to my site! I build powerhouse teams that drive real impact—whether through M&A integration, veteran hiring initiatives, IT workforce strategy, or standing up PMOs from scratch.
My journey began as the US Army Recruiter of the Year, where I discovered a passion for helping others step into their potential. That calling led me to serve nearly 20 incredible years at USAA—leading strategic programs in talent, tech, and transformation. From there, with a few meaningful stops in between, I’ve now taken on a new mission as a Client Partner at Pyramid Consulting, proudly supporting USAA from the outside in.
With more than 2,500 professionals led across my career, I believe strong teams are forged through purpose, resilience, and a little bit of faith.
Let’s connect—and build something great together.
Brian C Parks
Mergers & Acquisitions Integration Director, Military Strategy Leader, IT Director, EPMO Leader & US Army Veteran
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RECOGNITION
WORK EXPERIENCE
2018-2022
USAA
IT Workforce Director, Phoenix AZ
Responsible for spearheading a new 3-year location strategy to create an IT workforce location in Phoenix Arizona, together with a select team of executive leaders.
2014-2018
IT Workforce Director, Plano/San Antonio TX
2007-2014
IT Director, San Antonio TX
USAA
Partnered with key senior IT leaders to shape and implement the strategy and planning for a first-ever new USAA IT location in Plano TX with the goal to attracted 850 new software engineers.
USAA
Led a large IT Department accountable for 50 employees to include three managers and over 100 third-party employees implementing infrastructure products into the overall internal ecosystem and also responsible to introduce a rigorous IT workforce strategy to address IT Interns, Onboarding, Sourcing and Retention KPIs that align to the long-term business strategies and vision.
USAA
2003-2007
IT Manager, San Antonio TX
Achieved multiple software engineering leadership opportunities ranging from leading a team of 12 software engineers for defects and small mods to a team of over 50 QA engineers and 125 QA 3rd party resources.
2000-2003
PMO Director, San Antonio TX
EDS
Co-established the governance of the a global PMO with an annual budget exceeding $100,000,000.
2018-2022
USAA
IT Workforce Director, Phoenix AZ
Responsible for spearheading a new 3-year location strategy to create an IT workforce location in Phoenix Arizona, together with a select team of executive leaders.
2014-2018
IT Workforce Director, Plano/San Antonio TX
USAA
Partnered with key senior IT leaders to shape and implement the strategy and planning for a first-ever new USAA IT location in Plano TX with the goal to attracted 850 new software engineers.
USAA
2007-2014
IT Director, San Antonio TX
Led a large IT Department accountable for 50 employees to include three managers and over 100 third-party employees implementing infrastructure products into the overall internal ecosystem and also responsible to introduce a rigorous IT workforce strategy to address IT Interns, Onboarding, Sourcing and Retention KPIs that align to the long-term business strategies and vision.
USAA
2003-2007
IT Manager, San Antonio TX
Achieved multiple software engineering leadership opportunities ranging from leading a team of 12 software engineers for defects and small mods to a team of over 50 QA engineers and 125 QA 3rd party resources.
2000-2003
PMO Director, San Antonio TX
EDS
Co-established the governance of the a global PMO with an annual budget exceeding $100,000,000.
2022- 2023
PMO Director, Phoenix AZ
Responsible for spearheading a new 3-year location strategy to create an IT workforce location in Phoenix Arizona, together with a select team of executive leaders.
2023-2024
M&A Integration Director and Military Strategy Leader, Remote
Elara Caring
I was selected by the CxOs to establish a new M&A Integration and DeNovo department, which resulted in the successful integration of 3 acquisitions and the launch of 12 new start-up locations over an 18-month period. Due to this success, I have been entrusted with additional responsibilities to co-lead a new strategy focused on attracting VA military business and talent. My commitment to delivering results and navigating challenges has laid a solid foundation for ongoing success.
2022- 2023
PMO Director, Remote
Elara Caring
This experience was a remarkable opportunity to establish robust processes, tools, and policies for our IT PMO with a recently formed IT team. The team approached the challenge with confidence and enthusiasm, ready to adopt the best practices that would elevate our IT programs. By embracing an agile culture of innovation and adaptability, we have laid a solid foundation for enduring success.
2018-2022
USAA
IT Workforce Director, Phoenix AZ
I was honored to be a key member of the leadership team for this strategic 3-year plan to establish a leading IT workforce location in Phoenix, Arizona. Led by a team of executive leaders, this initiative aimed to create a thriving ecosystem that attracts top talent and enhances USAAs commitment to technology excellence.
2014-2018
USAA
IT Workforce Director, Plano/San Antonio TX
I successfully partnered with senior IT leaders to define and execute the strategy for USAA's inaugural IT location in Plano, TX. Our ambitious goal was to attract 850 top-tier software engineers, positioning USAA as a leader in innovative technology solutions. This groundbreaking initiative demonstrated our commitment to excellence and growth in the tech industry. Together, we paved the way for a dynamic future in IT.
2007-2014
USAA
IT Director, San Antonio TX
Together with a passionate team of leaders, we lead a robust IT department of 50 employees, including 3 managers, while managing over 100 third-party personnel. Our primary focus was on effectively integrating infrastructure products into our internal ecosystem. Simultaneously, I developed and implemented a comprehensive IT workforce strategy that enhanced our processes for IT internships, onboarding, sourcing, and retention KPIs, ensuring alignment with our long-term business strategies and vision.
2003-2007
IT Manager, San Antonio TX
USAA
Achieved multiple software engineering leadership opportunities ranging from leading a team of 12 software engineers for defects and small mods to a team of over 50 QA engineers and 125 QA 3rd party resources.
2000-2003
PMO Director, San Antonio TX
EDS
Co-established the governance of the a global PMO with an annual budget exceeding $100,000,000.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
2015-2017
Bachelor's Degree
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
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2015-2017
Bachelor's Degree
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
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UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
BACHELOR'S DEGREE
I earned a 3.5 GPA with a BS Degree in Business Management while serving in the US Army.
US ARMY
US ARMY LEADERSHIP
As a former Senior NCO, I had the opportunity to attend many leadership courses thanks to the myriad of career experiences including Military Police and Recruiter.
