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Brian Newberry

Vice President | Development, Driven Brands, Inc.
San Francisco Bay Area,United States
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Total Experience40 years
CompanyDriven Brands, Inc.
CountryUnited States

Brian Newberry is the current head football coach for the Naval Academy Midshipmen. He was appointed to this prestigious position in December 2022, succeeding Ken Niumatalolo. Newberry is highly regarded for his defensive acumen, having previously served as Navy's defensive coordinator from 2019 to 2022. Under his guidance, Navy's defense often ranked among the nation's best in various statistical categories. Before joining Navy, he had a successful stint as the defensive coordinator at Kennesaw State, contributing significantly to their rise as an FCS power. His coaching philosophy emphasizes discipline, toughness, and developing well-rounded student-athletes, fitting the unique environment of a service academy. He began his college coaching career in 1999.

Professional Summary

Brian Newberry's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

Driven Brands, Inc. - Vice President | Development (2020 to Present)
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts - Vice President, Franchise Development (2020 to Present)
InnoVint - Business Consultant | Partner (2015 to Present)
NEWBERRY Wines - Owner/Winemaker (2010 to 2018)
1-800 Radiator & A/C - Vice President of Corporate Development (2013 to 2015)
1-800-Radiator & A/C - VP, Mergers & Acquisitions (2007 to 2009)

Notable Achievements

Head Football Coach, Naval Academy

Appointed as the 39th head football coach in Naval Academy history in December 2022, taking leadership of a storied FBS program.

Consistently Strong Defensive Coordinator

As Navy's Defensive Coordinator (2019-2022), his defenses were instrumental in the team's success, including a notable 2019 season where Navy finished 11-2, won the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy, and was ranked No. 20 nationally.

Broyles Award Nominee

Recognized for his coaching excellence, Newberry was a nominee for the Broyles Award in 2019, an award given annually to the top assistant coach in college football.

Architect of Kennesaw State's Defense

As defensive coordinator at Kennesaw State (2015-2018), he built one of the top defensive units in the FCS, helping the Owls to multiple Big South Conference championships and deep FCS playoff runs.

Liberty Bowl Champion (2019)

Served as the defensive coordinator for the Navy team that defeated Kansas State in the 2019 Liberty Bowl, capping an 11-win season.

Educational Background

Bachelor's degree, Psychology

UC San Diego - Year 1998

Psychology

Macquarie University - Year 2000

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Company Overview

Driven Brands, Inc.
Total employees12000
HeadquartersCharlotte
Founded1972

Driven Brands Holdings Inc. is the largest automotive services company in North America, providing a range of consumer and commercial automotive needs, including paint, collision, glass, vehicle repair, oil change, maintenance and car wash. It is the parent company to several well-known automotive aftermarket brands such as Take 5 Oil Change, Meineke Car Care Centers, Maaco, CARSTAR, and Driven Glass. Their platform model aims to provide comprehensive, high-quality automotive care solutions across a vast network of franchised and company-operated locations.

Driven Brands, Inc. Stock Information
Driven Brands, Inc., Inc. is listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol DRVN. The company went public on January 15, 2021

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