Born and raised in Fitchburg, and now a longtime resident of Gardner, Brian has committed his entire personal and professional life to public service.  A U.S. Marine veteran, Brian’s extensive law enforcement career includes service with the Gardner, Athol, and Shirley Police Departments, as well as the Fitchburg State College Campus Police.   First serving as a Gardner City Councilor, Brian was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1997, where he represented 2^nd Worcester District, for nearly ten years.  During his legislative career, Brian distinguished himself as Vice Chairman of the Criminal Justice and Transportation Committees, as well as his vocal advocacy for many of the issues facing local families, including: high energy costs, full funding of public education, open space preservation, affordable prescription drug coverage, and reducing the tax burden.  He has spent his entire legislative career being a big voice for North Central Massachusetts cities and towns, and will continue to work hard on your behalf as the next State Senator.

• House Vice Chairman of the Joint Committee on Transportation
• House Vice Chairman of the Joint Committee on Criminal Justice
• Member of the Joint Committee on Commerce and Labor Member of the Joint Committee on Veteran and Federal Affairs
• Member of the House Special Committee on Governor’s Court Reorganization and Closure Plan

Elected to as Gardner City Councilor, Member at Large

• Member, Council Finance Committee

United States Marine Corps Veteran

• Sergeant - Infantry

Over 14 years experience as a Police Officer

• Served on the Athol, Gardner, Shirley Police Departments and Fitchburg State College Campus Police Department Certified Rape Investigator

Attorney

• Practicing Attorney in the Commonwealth since 1995
• Special Assistant Attorney General for the Commonwealth since 2005 General Counsel to the Sheriff of Worcester County

Former Fire Fighter with the Gardner Fire Department

GFA Advisory Board

Heywood Hospital Board of Trustees

Mount Wachusett Community College

Chair, Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee

Married to Kate Knuuttila for 25 years with 2 children, Alex and Kim