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{{Short description|American businessman}}
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| name = (Earl) Chip Brian
| name = (Earl) Chip Brian
| image = Chip Brian Honored by Fiver Children's Foundation.jpg
| image = Chip Brian Honored by Fiver Children's Foundation.jpg
| caption = Brian in May 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.fiver.org/fiver-benefit |title=Archived copy |access-date=2013-07-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151123203249/http://www.fiver.org/fiver-benefit |archive-date=2015-11-23 |url-status=dead |df= }}</ref>
| caption = Brian May 2013<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.fiver.org/fiver-benefit |title=Fiver Children's Foundation &#124; Fiver Benefit |access-date=2013-07-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151123203249/http://www.fiver.org/fiver-benefit |archive-date=2015-11-23 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1970|11|11}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1970|11|11}}
| birth_place = [[Los Angeles, California]], United States
| birth_place = Los Angeles, California, US
| alma_mater = [[Duke University]]
| alma_mater = [[Duke University]]
| occupation = CEO of Best & Company / Design Development NYC, Inc.
| occupation = CEO of Best & Company / Design Development NYC, Inc.
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| boards = [[Comtex]] News Network, Inc.
| nationality = American
| residence = [[Manhattan]]<ref name="CoffeeShop">{{cite web |title=Where I Work: Check out Chip Brian's design empire (and coffee shop) in Long Island City |url=https://www.6sqft.com/studio-visit-checking-out-chip-brians-design-empire-and-coffee-shop-in-long-island-city/ |website=6sqft |accessdate=5 March 2019}}</ref>
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| boards = [[Comtex]] News Network, Inc. [[Boy Scouts of America Greater NY Council]]
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'''Earl W. '''"'''Chip'''"''' Brian III'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://vimeo.com/51607803|title=Introducing the new Trinity Alumni and Alumnae Association President Earl W. &quot;Chip&quot; Brian III &#039;89|first=Kevin D.|last=Ramsey|date=17 October 2012|publisher=|via=Vimeo}}</ref>) (born November 11, 1970) is an American financial services, information technology and construction entrepreneur, based in [[Long Island City]].<ref name="CoffeeShop" />
'''Earl W. '''"'''Chip'''"''' Brian III'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://vimeo.com/51607803|title=Introducing the new Trinity Alumni and Alumnae Association President Earl W. &quot;Chip&quot; Brian III '89|first=Kevin D.|last=Ramsey|date=17 October 2012|publisher=|via=Vimeo}}</ref> (born November 11, 1970) is an American financial services, information technology and construction entrepreneur, based in [[Long Island City]].<ref name="CoffeeShop">{{cite web |title=Where I Work: Check out Chip Brian's design empire (and coffee shop) in Long Island City |url=https://www.6sqft.com/studio-visit-checking-out-chip-brians-design-empire-and-coffee-shop-in-long-island-city/ |website=6sqft |accessdate=5 March 2019}}</ref>


Brian and his wife, the former Nina Sisselman,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/Packaging-Design/New-consumer-trend-for-sexy-cosmetics%20|title=Nina Sisselman|publisher=|access-date=2010-06-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100614172053/http://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/Packaging-Design/New-consumer-trend-for-sexy-cosmetics%20|archive-date=2010-06-14|url-status=dead}}</ref> live in NYC with their two sons. Chip Brian is the son of [[Earl Brian]].
Brian and his wife, the former Nina Sisselman,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/Packaging-Design/New-consumer-trend-for-sexy-cosmetics%20|title=Nina Sisselman|publisher=|access-date=2010-06-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100614172053/http://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/Packaging-Design/New-consumer-trend-for-sexy-cosmetics%20|archive-date=2010-06-14|url-status=dead}}</ref> live in NYC with their two sons.{{failed verification|reason=source does not mention marriage to Brian|date=April 2023}}


==School==
==School==
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==Businesses==
==Businesses==
Prior to 2015, Brian was the president and CEO of [[Comtex]] News Network, Inc.,<ref name="Comtex">[[Comtex]]</ref><ref name="Comtex News Network, Inc">{{cite web|url=http://www.comtex.com/Corporate_Leadership.aspx|title=Comtex News Network, Inc.|publisher=|access-date=2010-06-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101223185950/http://www.comtex.com/Corporate_Leadership.aspx|archive-date=2010-12-23|url-status=dead|df=}}</ref> which provides real-time news, Comtex ''SmarTrend'' market products, and economically useful information. Comtex customers receive content from key sources, which is further enhanced with stock tickers and an extended lexicon of terms.
Prior to 2015, Brian was the president and CEO of [[Comtex]] News Network, Inc.,<ref name="Comtex News Network, Inc">{{cite web|url=http://www.comtex.com/Corporate_Leadership.aspx|title=Comtex News Network, Inc.|publisher=|access-date=2010-06-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101223185950/http://www.comtex.com/Corporate_Leadership.aspx|archive-date=2010-12-23|url-status=dead}}</ref> which provides real-time news, Comtex ''SmarTrend'' market products, and economically useful information.


Comtex has launched a new product line developed by Brian: the proprietary trend trading alert system, ''SmarTrend''.<ref name="ReferenceA">''SmarTrend'', ''Trade The Trend'', and ''CustomWire'' are registered trademarks of Comtex News Network, Inc.</ref> Brian has authored published articles about trend trading,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.advisor.ca/investments/alternative-investments/the-dirt-on-clean-tech-10859|title=The dirt on clean tech|website=www.advisor.ca}}</ref> and writes a column regarding industry group trends identified by his trend trading system.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.advisor.ca/news/industry-news/communication-equipment-sector-prospering-41703|title=Communication Equipment sector prospering|website=www.advisor.ca}}</ref>
Comtex has launched a new product line developed by Brian: the proprietary trend trading alert system, ''SmarTrend''.<ref name="ReferenceA">''SmarTrend'', ''Trade The Trend'', and ''CustomWire'' are registered trademarks of Comtex News Network, Inc.</ref> Brian has authored published articles about trend trading,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.advisor.ca/investments/alternative-investments/the-dirt-on-clean-tech-10859|title=The dirt on clean tech|website=www.advisor.ca|date=October 2010 }}</ref> and writes a column regarding industry group trends identified by his trend trading system.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.advisor.ca/news/industry-news/communication-equipment-sector-prospering-41703|title=Communication Equipment sector prospering|website=www.advisor.ca|date=11 March 2011 }}</ref>


Brian created products which include a daily stock market letter (Morning Call), stock news and market analysis generated by the ''SmarTrend'' Analytics Group, the ''SmarTrend'' Video Channel, and its flagship product ''SmarTrend'' Alerts. Comtex also formed a wholly owned subsidiary, LeGarde Capital Management LLC, which has begun to use the underlying quantitative process for investing capital. Comtex has offices in New York City; Boston, Massachusetts; and Alexandria, Virginia.
Brian created products which include a daily stock market letter (Morning Call), stock news and market analysis generated by the ''SmarTrend'' Analytics Group, the ''SmarTrend'' Video Channel, and its flagship product ''SmarTrend'' Alerts. Comtex also formed a wholly owned subsidiary, LeGarde Capital Management LLC, which has begun to use the underlying quantitative process for investing capital. Comtex has offices in New York City; Boston, Massachusetts; and Alexandria, Virginia.


Brian joined Comtex in April 2004 as vice president of operations; was appointed president and chief operating officer in May 2005; and named CEO in November 2006.<ref name="Comtex"/><ref name="Comtex News Network, Inc"/>
Brian joined Comtex in April 2004 as vice president of operations; was appointed president and chief operating officer in May 2005; and named CEO in November 2006.<ref name="Comtex News Network, Inc"/>


Brian has experience in providing vision{{clarify|date=July 2019}}, operating management, and technology solutions{{buzzword inline|date=July 2019}} to companies in the financial services industry. Prior to Comtex, Brian held management positions with Nyfix Incorporated,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://people.forbes.com/profile/chip-brian/22387 |title=Nyfix Incorporated |access-date=2017-08-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100411052056/http://people.forbes.com/profile/chip-brian/22387 |archive-date=2010-04-11 |url-status=dead |df= }}</ref> Bank of New York, and HotJobs.com, a Yahoo company. From 2009 to 2010, he served on the board of directors of PastFuture, Inc., the parent company of the technology and social media website, GDGT.com.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comtex.com/PressReleaseDetails.aspx?id=59|title=GDGT.com|publisher=|access-date=2010-06-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101224030716/http://www.comtex.com/PressReleaseDetails.aspx?id=59|archive-date=2010-12-24|url-status=dead|df=}}</ref>
Prior to Comtex, Brian held management positions with Nyfix Incorporated,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://people.forbes.com/profile/chip-brian/22387 |title=Nyfix Incorporated |access-date=2017-08-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100411052056/http://people.forbes.com/profile/chip-brian/22387 |archive-date=2010-04-11 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Bank of New York, and HotJobs.com, a Yahoo company. From 2009 to 2010, he served on the board of directors of PastFuture, Inc., the parent company of the technology and social media website, GDGT.com.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comtex.com/PressReleaseDetails.aspx?id=59|title=GDGT.com|publisher=|access-date=2010-06-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101224030716/http://www.comtex.com/PressReleaseDetails.aspx?id=59|archive-date=2010-12-24|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Brian is also co-founder (with Mike Daddio) of Design Development NYC, an interior construction company committed to innovative restoration, architectural, and design solutions{{buzzword inline|date=July 2019}} for city or country residences.
Brian is also founder of Design Development NYC, an interior construction company for city or country residences.
All construction management teams are [[Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design|LEED]] licensed, and fully Green compliant.<ref name="Design Deveopment NYC">{{cite web|url=http://www.designdevelopmentnyc.com/#!leadership/c25r|title=design-development|website=design-development}}</ref>
All construction management teams are [[Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design|LEED]] licensed, and fully Green compliant.<ref name="Design Deveopment NYC">{{cite web|url=http://www.designdevelopmentnyc.com/#!leadership/c25r|title=design-development|website=design-development}}</ref>


On May 3, 2017 the New York Daily News reported that Design Development NYC had engaged in [[wage theft]]. Chip Brian and Mike Daddio entered into a consent decree with the U.S. Department of Labor, in which they agreed personally to pay $726,989 in back wages and liquidated damages to 184 employees and take other corrective actions to resolve past overtime and recordkeeping violations of the federal [[Fair Labor Standards Act]].<ref>http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/queens/nyc-construction-company-pay-700g-back-wages-workers-article-1.3134216</ref><ref>https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/sol/sol20170503</ref>
On May 3, 2017 the New York Daily News reported that Design Development NYC had engaged in [[wage theft]]. Chip Brian and Mike Daddio entered into a consent decree with the U.S. Department of Labor, in which they agreed personally to pay $726,989 in back wages and liquidated damages to 184 employees and take other corrective actions to resolve past overtime and recordkeeping violations of the federal [[Fair Labor Standards Act]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Otis|first=Ginger Adams|title=NYC construction company must pay over $700G in back wages to workers, Labor Department says|url=https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/queens/nyc-construction-company-pay-700g-back-wages-workers-article-1.3134216|access-date=2021-03-05|website=nydailynews.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=New York City construction company, US Labor Department reach agreement on back wages owed to workers {{!}} U.S. Department of Labor|url=https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/sol/sol20170503|access-date=2021-03-05|website=www.dol.gov}}</ref>


==Charities and non-profit==
==Charities and non-profit==
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==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 06:23, 21 June 2023

For Earl Winfrey Brian Jr., born 1942, see Earl Brian.
(Earl) Chip Brian
Brian May 2013[1]
Born (1970-11-11) November 11, 1970 (age 54)
Los Angeles, California, US
Alma materDuke University
Occupation(s)CEO of Best & Company / Design Development NYC, Inc.
Board member ofComtex News Network, Inc.

Earl W. "Chip" Brian III[2] (born November 11, 1970) is an American financial services, information technology and construction entrepreneur, based in Long Island City.[3]

Brian and his wife, the former Nina Sisselman,[4] live in NYC with their two sons.[failed verification]

School

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Brian attended Trinity School in Manhattan and graduated from The Avon Old Farms School in Avon, Connecticut.

Brian graduated from Duke University with a Bachelor of Arts in political science. He is a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Brian serves on the Duke University Young Alumni Development Council and is a member of the university's alumni fundraising committee.[citation needed]

Businesses

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Prior to 2015, Brian was the president and CEO of Comtex News Network, Inc.,[5] which provides real-time news, Comtex SmarTrend market products, and economically useful information.

Comtex has launched a new product line developed by Brian: the proprietary trend trading alert system, SmarTrend.[6] Brian has authored published articles about trend trading,[7] and writes a column regarding industry group trends identified by his trend trading system.[8]

Brian created products which include a daily stock market letter (Morning Call), stock news and market analysis generated by the SmarTrend Analytics Group, the SmarTrend Video Channel, and its flagship product SmarTrend Alerts. Comtex also formed a wholly owned subsidiary, LeGarde Capital Management LLC, which has begun to use the underlying quantitative process for investing capital. Comtex has offices in New York City; Boston, Massachusetts; and Alexandria, Virginia.

Brian joined Comtex in April 2004 as vice president of operations; was appointed president and chief operating officer in May 2005; and named CEO in November 2006.[5]

Prior to Comtex, Brian held management positions with Nyfix Incorporated,[9] Bank of New York, and HotJobs.com, a Yahoo company. From 2009 to 2010, he served on the board of directors of PastFuture, Inc., the parent company of the technology and social media website, GDGT.com.[10]

Brian is also founder of Design Development NYC, an interior construction company for city or country residences. All construction management teams are LEED licensed, and fully Green compliant.[11]

On May 3, 2017 the New York Daily News reported that Design Development NYC had engaged in wage theft. Chip Brian and Mike Daddio entered into a consent decree with the U.S. Department of Labor, in which they agreed personally to pay $726,989 in back wages and liquidated damages to 184 employees and take other corrective actions to resolve past overtime and recordkeeping violations of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.[12][13]

Charities and non-profit

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Brian served as the chairman of the Annual Sporting Clays Shoot for the Boy Scouts of America Greater New York Council, where he also served on the board of directors. Brian is a member of the Trinity School Alumni Giving Board, and has contributed time to the fundraising committees of the New York Blood-center, the Grosvenor House Benefit Committee and the Young Alumni Development Council of Duke University.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Fiver Children's Foundation | Fiver Benefit". Archived from the original on 2015-11-23. Retrieved 2013-07-10.
  2. ^ Ramsey, Kevin D. (17 October 2012). "Introducing the new Trinity Alumni and Alumnae Association President Earl W. "Chip" Brian III '89" – via Vimeo.
  3. ^ "Where I Work: Check out Chip Brian's design empire (and coffee shop) in Long Island City". 6sqft. Retrieved 5 March 2019.
  4. ^ "Nina Sisselman". Archived from the original on 2010-06-14. Retrieved 2010-06-11.
  5. ^ a b "Comtex News Network, Inc". Archived from the original on 2010-12-23. Retrieved 2010-06-11.
  6. ^ SmarTrend, Trade The Trend, and CustomWire are registered trademarks of Comtex News Network, Inc.
  7. ^ "The dirt on clean tech". www.advisor.ca. October 2010.
  8. ^ "Communication Equipment sector prospering". www.advisor.ca. 11 March 2011.
  9. ^ "Nyfix Incorporated". Archived from the original on 2010-04-11. Retrieved 2017-08-25.
  10. ^ "GDGT.com". Archived from the original on 2010-12-24. Retrieved 2010-06-11.
  11. ^ "design-development". design-development.
  12. ^ Otis, Ginger Adams. "NYC construction company must pay over $700G in back wages to workers, Labor Department says". nydailynews.com. Retrieved 2021-03-05.
  13. ^ "New York City construction company, US Labor Department reach agreement on back wages owed to workers | U.S. Department of Labor". www.dol.gov. Retrieved 2021-03-05.
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