Leadership

Vince Brannon boasts a remarkable three-decade career as an entrepreneur and business trailblazer. Notably, he co-founded Brannon & Tully, a contract professional services firm, leaving a significant mark on the industry. Brannon & Tully swiftly ascended to the ranks of premier IT consulting firms in the Southeast, boasting a roster of over 400 consultants. As a driving force, Vince spearheaded sales, marketing development, and daily operations. Eventually, Brannon & Tully was acquired by Comforce, a publicly-traded entity.

Subsequently, Vince played a pivotal role in launching and financing new venture startups. Ventures like Professional Web Authoring and Surf I.T. were successfully established and subsequently acquired by prominent national firms. Vince’s leadership extended to co-founding and serving as the inaugural CEO of BrightLane.com, a B2B e-commerce marketplace. With investments totaling 40 million dollars from equity and angel partners, including First Union and Nationwide Insurance, BrightLane thrived. It eventually merged with Teamstaff / DLH, a publicly-traded professional services firm specializing in healthcare support services to the Federal Government.

Following BrightLane’s prosperous transition, Vince continued to contribute his expertise by providing funding and mentorship for numerous other startup endeavors, including BrightLine Healthcare Services, Kinetix, and R.M. Battle. In recent times, Vince’s role has been that of a Senior Consultant, aiding staffing and contract professional services companies in formulating growth strategies and enhancing personnel development.