Brent Longval

Finance people are known for lots of things. Insert joke here.

But Brent’s no ordinary spreadsheet-thirsty numbers guy armed with a scientific calculator and an uncontrollable impulse to balance things. He’s a strategic thought leader. And a charismatic one to boot. So, much like a Reese’s peanut butter cup, one must ask how can two very different flavors come together to make such a perfect treat?

It all began on a basketball court.

His father said, “If you want to be successful on the pine floor, you have to take things one week at a time and success will come”. Obviously, father knew best because Brent went on to lead the University of St. Thomas to its first Final Four appearance and is one of only a small handful of players inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame.

Brent followed up his glory days with an equally impressive early career at Arthur Anderson, Pillsbury and Agiliti where he demonstrated the same passion for the balance sheet as he did on the court.

In 2002, Brent decided it was time to join a little company on the rise called Marketing Architects. He was instrumental in establishing vital financial controls during the company’s formative years. But Brent’s strategic vision and contagious attitude seeped throughout the organization. It was clear people wanted to follow Brent, and it was no surprise to anyone when Chuck asked him to be his right hand man for guiding the organization to future success.

How does Brent play so many roles, including his most important as family man to his wife Lesley and two terrific kids? He follows his Dad’s timeless advice and takes it one week at a time.