Brent graduated from Eastern Illinois University in 1977 with a BSB in accountancy and went to work for a regional accounting firm in Southern Illinois. After 4 years he started an insurance and investment career with Country Companies where he was a career agent. After 17 years with Country Companies Brent became Sales Manager for the insurance and investment department of Banterra Bank, a $750 million dollar financial institution with 19 branches. In 1999, Brent moved to Batavia, IL with his wife Donna and his three sons Ryan, Mark and Alex. Brent became a Program Manager with IFS, Inc and remained in that capacity until December 2002 when he was promoted to Vice President Sales and has been a mainstay of Kurt Powers staff for the past 10 years. Brent's current title with FMS Financial is Vice President of Sales and he is an ownership partner. Brent maintains an office and residence in Sheboygan, WI. During Brent's career with Country Companies and Banterra he lived in Eldorado, IL where he served on the Eldorado School Board for two terms, served as President of the Eldorado Police Pension for 19 years, served as the President of the Eldorado-Raleigh Park District for 14 years, rand the Eldorado Youth Association for 16 years, and was a high school basketball official for 15 years. Brent carries a LUTCF designation and is a Financial Advisor.