Brian Gant

Instructor, Simon School of Business, Maryville University

Born and raised in St. Louis, MO, Mr. Gant began his educational studies at Maryville University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems (03') while also playing collegiate basketball for the institution. Mr. Gant completed his graduate studies at Fontbonne University earning a Master’s in Management (04') & Capella University earning a Master’s in Human Services (11'). He is currently enrolled in Maryville U's Higher Education Leadership Doctoral Program with an expected April 2021 graduation. Mr. Gant began his professional career in law enforcement (04') with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as an Intelligence Analyst working cyber, domestic terrorism, & public corruption. He continued service over the next 5 years with the FBI until (09'), when he joined the ranks of the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) as a Special Agent working domestic and international assignments, to include, protection of Former President Barack Obama and Bill Clinton as well as critical systems protection, & electronic/cyber-crimes. Mr. Gant accepted an appointment to become a full-time cybersecurity instructor in (20’) at the Simon School of Business, Maryville University. Mr. Gant has a 15-year old son (Tyler) and an 8 year old daughter (Dawson) who also reside with him in St. Louis, MO.