Advisory Board

Colleen Wilson

Marketing and Membership Lead

Colleen brings a dynamic blend of finance, real estate development, and creative media expertise to the Bryant & Co. Foundation board. With a 7-year tenure as a Private Mortgage Banker in New York City, she developed a deep understanding of finance and housing—skills she now channels toward supporting families and communities rebuilding after disaster.

Beyond finance, Colleen is an accomplished entrepreneur and media producer. As Executive Producer and star of Pet Stars on Netflix, she leverages her creative reach to amplify the Foundation’s mission. She is also the founder and CEO of the world’s largest animal talent agency and The Global Find, where she cultivates international trade partnerships to source unique home and lifestyle products.

Having personally developed her own home from the ground up, Colleen offers invaluable expertise in strategic real estate planning, global sourcing, and creative production, supporting initiatives in rebuilding homes and fostering resilient communities.

Damon Kimbrough

Legal/Compliance Advisor

Retired Detroit Police Officer and U.S. Marshals Task Force member with 20+ years of law enforcement, risk management, and public safety expertise.

Bridget Wann

Advisory Board - Educational Programming

Bridget Wann is an educator and community coordinator dedicated to connecting people through land, learning, and shared purpose. With more than 15 years of experience across elementary and middle school settings, she brings a strong foundation in place-based education, environmental stewardship, and community engagement.

Ian Burney

Real Estate Development Advisor

Construction professional specializing in project management and BIM coordination across residential and community development projects.

Kenneth L. Johnson

Media Advisor

Three-time Emmy Award-winning sound designer and mixer supporting media initiatives, film production, and music development.

Carlos Battey

Music Advisor

Grammy Award-winning songwriter, composer, and actor Jackie's Boy (writing under the pen name Carlos Beatty) has had a prolific career, selling over 18 million albums and penning twelve #1 records. He has created Billboard chart-topping, multi-platinum hits across various genres for a massive roster of major artists, including Madonna, Justin Bieber, David Guetta, Flo Rida, Chris Brown, and New Edition.