Brent Barnes is a Business Development Manager at Career Group Companies, where he brings a people-first approach to client partnerships. With a genuine passion for building connections and solving problems, Brent thrives on creating tailored solutions that help organizations grow and succeed. Brent began his career in the wholesale fashion industry after studying Fashion Design and Merchandising at FIDM. His path then led him through several startup environments in corporate marketing before he found his niche in staffing and recruitment. Prior to joining Career Group Companies, he focused on business development and client services for nonprofit organizations—developing a deep understanding of mission-driven hiring.

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Brent believes the strongest business relationships are built on trust. His advice? “Listen, be genuine, and always follow through.” Outside of work, Brent enjoys staying active, discovering new restaurants, cooking, watching movies, and spending time at the dog park with his dog.