Brent Burkhardt

Brent Burkhardt is a seasoned communications professional with over three decades of experience in providing strategic communication solutions.

He has worked with a wide array of organizations, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to startups, government agencies, and non-profits.

Brent is currently a key figure at TBC, Inc., a Baltimore-based company, where he leads the public relations team for MinuteClinic, the largest retail medical clinic provider in the U.S.

In addition to his role at TBC, Inc., Brent also acts as a public relations advisor at Choptank Communications, a strategic communications firm founded by his wife, Andrea Vernot.

Throughout his career, Brent has excelled in garnering national media attention for emerging businesses, propelling them to success in various industries.

His expertise extends to cultivating brand visibility on a local scale, having successfully raised brand awareness for businesses across the Mid-Atlantic region and numerous communities throughout the United States.

Brent's accomplishments in the field of public relations have earned him esteemed accolades, including the prestigious Silver Anvil award from the Public Relations Society of America.

Outside of his professional endeavors, Brent has dedicated his time to community service, having served as the Chairman of the Board for Community Law in Action, a Baltimore-based non-profit organization focused on fostering youth leadership.

He is a proud graduate of the Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism at West Virginia University, where he studied Public Relations as part of his Bachelor of Science in Journalism.

With his wealth of experience and diverse skill set, Brent Burkhardt continues to be a prominent figure in the realm of strategic communications and public relations.