627 - Brian Gorney Managing Director – US East Enterprise Sales, Pro Sports Verizon Business Group

Brian is senior sales leader for Verizon Business Group based in Atlanta, GA, responsible for approximately 2000 enterprise clients and prospects across the Eastern U.S. footprint. Additionally, Brian is responsible for a practice area focused on enabling fan experience and operational outcomes for Pro Sports Leagues, Teams, and Venues. Prior to his current role, Brian worked as the Director of Strategy and Business Development for Verizon Advanced Solutions, leading teams focused on growth and retention of our strategic services customers. This included the creation of the Advanced Solutions Customer Success organization, a new function focused on helping customers achieve business outcomes through increased adoption of Verizon platforms and services. Brian began his career in IT as a developer and systems engineer with MCI in Greenville, SC. Brian holds a BS degree in business administration/computer science from Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC, along with an MBA from The University of Georgia with a concentration in finance. While not at work he can be found coaching and watching his two children play sports, and also enjoys running, playing golf, and boating with family and friends on Lake Hartwell.