Brandon grew up in Waterloo, attending St. Mary's from kindergarten through 8th grade. He then went on to Columbus Catholic High School and graduated from Hawkeye Community College. Brandon has many years of management experience and leadership within an assortment of genres including law enforcement, IT, agriculture, and most recently as a consultant for the State of Iowa, Department of Transportation. He has also served on numerous committees and roles within his previous parishes, including being a catechist for 12 years, as well as a high school youth minister.
His family runs deep in the Archdiocese as well, having an uncle (Fr. Craig Steimel) and two great uncles (Fr. John Kremer, Msgr. Paul Steimel) as priests. Along with his wife Kelly, and their children, Gabriel, Wyatt, Madelyn, and Josye, they look forward to growing their faith, hearts, and parish family with all of you.