Brennan Smith is an experienced leader and critical thinker with an impressive background in managing public-private partnerships. He brings over six years of expertise to his current role as Strategic Partnerships Manager at Bedrock Detroit. Brennan has a Master of Business Administration in Marketing from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and Public Policy from Michigan State University. He has also studied at Lancaster University and Okemos High School.

Brennan's professional experience is extensive and includes a range of roles throughout his career. Before joining Bedrock Detroit, he served as Director of State & Local Government Affairs at Quicken Loans, Senior Project Manager at Rock Ventures LLC, and Government Acquisitions & Project Management Consultant at Bosch North America. He has also held positions as a Constituent Relations Intern at Michigan Senate Minority Floor Leader Tupac A. Hunter's office and as a Legislative Intern in the Office of Senator Carl Levin at the United States Senate. Brennan began his career as a Head Lifeguard and Fitness Center & Spa Receptionist at the University Club of Michigan State University.

Brennan is known for his empathetic leadership style and his dedication to creating positive outcomes for his community and organization. He is a strategic thinker with a results-oriented approach and a passion for doing what is right.