As Brayn’s founder and CEO, Brady Bryan brings optimal value to mid-market clients through specialty tax incentives in a number of industries, including architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, and software. A licensed attorney in California and Texas himself, Brady has assembled an all-star team of BRAYNiacs. This powerhouse team is composed of lawyers, engineers, and accountants hailing from Big-4 and other national consulting firms. Brady’s goal is to educate businesses and people on how to avail themselves to the little-known tax incentives that are designed for them. In this way he knows Brayn can make a meaningful impact with real people. Prior to founding Brayn in 2010, Brady spent many years in industry, as well as Big-4 accounting. During his tenure at Deloitte, he first learned about several of the tax incentives his company now specializes in. He also spent several years doing indigent defense work. Brady has a Juris Doctor from Southwestern Law School, and a BBA in Management from Sam Houston State University.  

Alyssa Honnette is Brayn’s Director of Business Tax Services (BTS) and oversees the Operations Department of Brayn professionals who implement the firm’s R&D Credit, 174 Expense, Cost Segregation, Investment Tax Credit (ITC), and Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Services. Alyssa’s has 12 years’ experience in R&E/R&D Tax Applications, having spent the most recent seven-plus years in RSM McGladrey’s Federal Credits & Incentives Group. For the last portion of Alyssa’s RSM tenure, she oversaw the quality review process for all R&D Credit applications to the A/E/C Industry nationwide. Alyssa earned her Master of Arts degree from Rice University, and she is an IRS Enrolled Agent. 

Gareth Young, P.E., is the manager of Brayn’s Building Science practices, including the 179D Energy Efficient Commercial Building deduction, the 45L Energy Efficient Home Tax Credit, ENERGY STAR consulting, and Cost Segregation comprising a team of engineers, energy modelers, raters, and inspectors. Gareth received his bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University and his Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Houston. He is licensed to practice engineering in more than 30 states, is a registered HERS rater and ENERGY STAR certifier, and serves as an Engineering Duty Officer in the US Navy Reserve.