After working in journalism for a short time after graduating high school, Brendan went back to grad school to move into a career in education. He worked in undergraduate admissions at Northwestern during and after grad school. His work there sparked an interest in working as a college counselor which led him to his current role at Schuler.

Outside of work, Brendan plays in softball, basketball, and volleyball recreational sports leagues in the city of Chicago; he also enjoys traveling, exploring the city, and playing frisbee with his Australian Shepherd.