A man in a navy blue suit and white shirt smiles at the camera against a bright blue background. He has short brown hair and a trimmed beard, reflecting professionalism in aerospace and defense consulting.

“Business is about people. The more you invest in understanding what drives them, the better your results will be.”

  • Industrial staffing and workforce solutions
  • Private equity portfolio operations support
  • Aerospace, logistics, and manufacturing industries
  • High-performance team development across sectors
  • Founder/Owner, local moving company (launched after time abroad)
  • Senior Account Manager, Aerotek (10+ years)
  • Client partnerships with Fortune 500 companies across multiple industries
  • Curriculum Advisory Board Member, Linfield University School of Business
  • Relationship-driven business development
  • Operational needs assessments
  • People-first strategy and workforce optimization
  • Leadership through honesty and transparency
  • Bachelor’s Degree, University of Oregon
  • Ongoing professional development in business strategy, sales leadership, and team building
  • Linfield School of Business Advisory Board

Brad Crnich

Director of Business Development

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