Brian Flis
Co-Founder & CDO
Technology, Entrepreneur
Colorado Springs, CO, USA
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LF Bioenergy‘s co-founder with a passion for driving operational improvements and transformational change, Brian draws from more than 20 years of multidisciplinary military and private sector experience. He currently oversees multiple company functions at LF Bioenergy and spearheads the proprietary Operational Excellence Management System (OEMS). He is also responsible for ensuring regulatory and permitting compliance.
Brian’s 2016 book, Never and Never Again: Lessons from the Frontline, cemented his reputation as a noted leadership expert.
Before joining the private sector, Brian held multiple management and engineering positions within the U.S. Air Force. His academic career includes a BS in mechanical engineering from the U.S. Air Force Academy, a MS in mechanical engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and a MBA from The Ohio State University. He now lives in Colorado Springs, Colo., with his wife, four kids and two dogs. Occasionally he manages to carve out time for his favorite hobbies – snowboarding and golf.
LF Bioenergy
LF Bioenergy is financially backed by Cresta Fund Management and Marathon Petroleum Corporation. We put farmers first by delivering renewable energy solutions that enhance profitability while reducing greenhouse emissions.
With over 100 years of collective experience in the agriculture and dairy industries, we collaborate closely with our dairy partners to understand their long-term sustainability, operational and profitability goals. Powered by integrity, innovation and operational excellence, our tailored solutions position farmers and investors for a cleaner, more sustainable future.
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