Brian Sparrow
I grew up in Little Suamico, moved to Milwaukee for college and stayed 16 years, then moved to Germantown in 2025. I work in enterprise technology, volunteer with PrideFest Milwaukee, and serve on the Germantown Economic Development Commission.
I want to get more involved in Germantown, whether that's Village boards and committees or the quieter work that keeps a community running. This page is a place to start getting to know me.
About
Where I come from
Little Suamico is a rural town just north of Green Bay, and I spent most of my childhood there on a farm. I learned early on that equipment breaks, the property and animals need constant care, and if something needs to be done, you're probably the one doing it.
In high school, when I wasn't involved in my many extracuriculars, I worked with my dad doing carpentry jobs. It was tiring, often tedious work, and I credit that time as the reason I went to college. Around the same time I ran the Oconto Falls High School cable station, which is where I first got serious about technology. From there I went to the Milwaukee School of Engineering and earned a degree in Management Information Systems.
Family
My husband and I live in Germantown with our two dogs. Our parents, siblings, and four nieces and nephews live in the Greater Milwaukee area, so our family fills a good share of our weekends.
Side projects
I've done production gig work for Viacom and Nickelodeon, and for a while I ran a small entertainment business of my own. If you're looking to throw a block party or fundraiser, I'd love to chat.
These days my main side business is two older single-family homes I owned and lived in before moving to Germantown. I kept both and rent them out. It keeps me close to the practical side of housing and small business, from repairs and property taxes to utility bills and keeping each place in good shape for the people who live there.
Civic
Germantown Economic Development Commission
I was appointed to the commission after getting more involved in local government. I wanted to understand how Germantown really works, including how the Village plans for growth, supports local businesses, manages public resources, and stays on solid financial footing over the long run. The commission is a good place to learn that firsthand.
The views on this site are my own. They don't represent the Village of Germantown or the Germantown Economic Development Commission.
Things I follow
These are subjects I read about and try to understand before I form strong opinions.
- Economic development
- Local government
- Government oversight
- Municipal operations
- Financial transparency
- Long-term financial sustainability
- Housing
- Infrastructure
- Community growth
- Technology
- Nonprofits and volunteering
Volunteering
Where I help out
Most of my volunteer work has been some mix of technology support, logistics, fundraising, and whatever else needs a hand that day.
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2014 – now
PrideFest Milwaukee
Technology Manager since 2024. Before that I worked in operations, security, and entertainment.
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2016 – 2020
JR's Pups-N-Stuff Dog Rescue
IT volunteer and dog foster. I also did home visits and helped with adoptions.
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2005 – 2009
Oconto Falls High School Cable Station
Station manager. I put in more than 1,200 volunteer hours running broadcasts, equipment, and student crews.
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Also
I've helped out with Freshwater Food & Wine and Courage MKE.
I'm looking for more places to help. If your organization could use someone who's good with technology, comfortable with logistics, or just willing to show up, I'd like to hear from you.
Reach outWork
Enterprise technology
- Currently
- NBCUniversal
- Previously
- West Monroe, Johnson Financial Group, Harley-Davidson, Grede
I work on the technology large organizations depend on, including infrastructure, security, and the tools people use every day to get their jobs done.
Most of the job is working through tradeoffs. What does this cost, what could go wrong, and will it still make sense in five years? I spend a lot of time between technical and business teams, researching complicated problems and turning them into decisions people can act on.
Contact
Say hello
Whether you're a neighbor, an organization, or an old friend, send me a note and I'll get back to you.
Thanks, friend. Your message is on its way.