Brent is a family man, married to Sherrie since 1976 and father of two adult children, Jason and Kristin. While he has practiced business/corporate law in the Chicagoland area since 1976 and currently serves as Vice-President, General Counsel for Heritage-Crystal Clean, he has journeyed on a parallel ministry path for over thirty-five years. Brent has served his local and other churches and through the Christian Legal Society (former President and current Board member) and Peacemaker Ministries (Certified Conciliator). His specific ministries have included serving for six years as Chairman of a Christian Elementary and Junior High School, leading for ten years a college/career Bible Study in his home, teaching Business Law for five years as an Adjunct Professor at Judson University, teaching in churches for over thirty-five years in classes ranging from Junior High through Senior Adults, preaching and authoring “Teaching Tips” for Standard Publishing.