Brandon Richard has extensive experience in research and management, currently serving as Vice President at The Link Group since June 2013, where previous roles included Senior Research Director and Research Manager. Prior to this, Brandon gained valuable experience as an intern at The Water Initiative, where initiatives focused on developing clean water solutions, and as a consultant at C. Patrick Garner Consulting, conducting market research for healthcare start-ups. Brandon's early career included roles at UNC-CH Hospital as a Health Unit Coordinator, St. Baldrick's Foundation as a Basebald Intern, and Eddie Bauer as a Sales Associate. Educationally, Brandon holds a BSBA and Economics degree with a concentration in Entrepreneurship from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, completed in 2013.