Brent has more than 30 years of strategic advisory experience in environmental science and management. His diverse background includes aquatic and terrestrial ecology; with a focus on environmental impact assessment. Brent specializes in assessment of instream flow needs for fish and other aquatic resources potentially affected by altered flow regimes; impact mitigation planning for infrastructure projects; habitat restoration; environmental permitting processes, and regulator liaison. He has participated in and managed studies for a broad range of private and public sector clients, including all levels of government, First Nations, and clients in the mining, forestry, transportation, oil and gas, hydropower, and real estate development sectors. His projects have included roads, highways, railways, airports, urban developments, hydropower, forestry, and mine developments.

Brent has volunteered with the College of Applied Biology of BC on the Credentials Committee.