Brian Light

Brian Light returns home to St. Louis after more than 24 years of public service in the Pacific Northwest, with a career rooted in leadership, organizational development and human resources. He began his career with the State of Oregon as a training and development specialist, where he developed a strong foundation in workforce learning and performance. His professional path led him into human resources, where he has spent the past decade in increasingly senior roles supporting employees, managers and organizational leaders, including a five-year stint as human resources director for the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services. He most recently served as interim human resources administrator for the Oregon Youth Authority.

Light holds a master’s degree in leadership and policy analysis and a bachelor’s degree in communication, both from the University of Missouri–Columbia. He has served as a board member for the Luke Center for Catalytic Leadership and for Sprague Little League, where he has coached 14–16-year-old players for the past five years. He has also been an unwavering St. Louis Cardinals fan since the age of 10.

In his free time, Light enjoys spending time with his two sons, ages 18 and 16, traveling, camping and gaming. He is very excited to return to St. Louis, where he grew up, and to continue his public service career in the community that first shaped his values and commitment to leadership.