Brian Monahan

Retired School Superintendent, Former Mayor, and Current Professor

Brian Monahan is a seasoned professional in the hospitality and events industry with over 20 years of experience. He currently serves as the Vice President of Sales and Business Development at Prestige AV & Creative Services, based in Cincinnati, Ohio.1

Professional Background

Brian has held several key positions at Prestige AV & Creative Services:

Director of Business Development (February 2017 - January 2018)
National Sales Manager (February 2013 - February 2017)

In his role, Brian specializes in connecting meeting and event planners with the latest AV technology to create memorable experiences. He works with mid- to large-size associations, corporations, and organizations to host first-class meetings, events, trade shows, conferences, and conventions.1

Expertise and Services

At Prestige AV & Creative Services, Brian offers clients a comprehensive range of services, including:

AV planning and production
Creative direction
Project management
In-house design, video, and post-production
Writing services
Cost-effective budgeting

Personal Brand and Coaching

Alongside his work at Prestige AV, Brian is also a personal and small business coach. He describes himself as a:

Motivator & Inspirer
Writer
Speaker
Connector

Brian is passionate about helping people in the events industry who are looking to do more with their lives, as well as individuals from any industry who want to take charge of their lives.1

Education and Certifications

Brian holds several certifications, including:

Energy Leadership™ Index Master Practitioner (ELI-MP) from iPEC Coaching
Certified Professional Coach from iPEC Coaching
#MegaMind Pro Certification

He also has an Associate's degree in Business Management from Park University.1

Brian Monahan's LinkedIn profile showcases his extensive experience in the events industry and his passion for helping others achieve their goals, both professionally and personally.

Experience

Associate Professor of Education Leadership and Technology at Pace University (2009 - Present)

Professor of Educational Leadership at Bank Street College of Education (2012 - Present), Adjunct Professor of English at Westchester Community College (1973 - Present), Instructor of Computer Programming and English at Wake Technical Community College (2022 - 2023), Interim Superintendent of Schools at Rye City School District (2016 - 2017), Interim Superintendent of Schools at Mahopac Central School District (2014 - 2015), Interim Superintendent of Schools at Garrison School District (2013 - 2014), Interim Superintendent of Schools at Hendrick Hudson School District (2012 - 2013), Superintendent of Schools at North Rockland Central School District (1995 - 2009), Mayor of Dobbs Ferry (1999 - 2005), Vice Provost/Associate Academic Vice President/Professor of Computer Science at Iona College (1985 - 1995), Assistant Principal and Computer Science Instructor at Gorton High School (1982 - 1984), Teacher of English at Yonkers High School (1970 - 1982)

Education

Ph.D. in Education from Fordham University (1980 - 1984), M.S. in Computer Science from Pace University (1983 - 1987), M.A. in Language and Reading from Columbia University in the City of New York (1975 - 1978), M.S. in English Language and Literature/Letters from Iona College (1970 - 1971), B.A. in English from University at Albany (1968 - 1970)