Brian Richard Jr.

Chair of the Board

Brian is a career firefighter, technical rescue specialist, and public safety leader with more than a decade of service across Louisiana.

His expertise spans advanced technical rescue disciplines, incidental command, hazardous materials response, and firefighter education. Brian also serves on the Executive Board of Livingston Parish Firefighters Local 5515, a firefighters' labor union, where he helps provide leadership, promote orderly governance, and ensure the organization's rules and procedures are followed. He is actively involved in advocating for firefighters, including spending time lobbying on issues affecting their rights, benefits, working conditions, and future.

As a board member of Vetrix, Brian brings a background rooted in service, leadership, governance, and advocacy. His experience standing up for those who serve gives him a unique perspective on Vetrix's mission to build a stronger support system for veterans and their families.