Brian Minier is a Democratic representative for Chittenden-11 in the Vermont House of Representatives, serving South Burlington. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he married Kat Scollins in 2001 in her parents' backyard in South Burlington. His wife teaches Russian at the University of Vermont's German and Russian Department, where Minier previously served as department secretary after their children were in daycare. He transitioned into community involvement by coaching soccer, joining the South Burlington school board, and then entering state politics, aiming to improve his community.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and master’s degrees in Russian, East European, and Central Asian Area Studies, as well as Slavic Languages and Literatures.
• Political Experience: Elected as a Democratic state representative for Chittenden-11; involved in local service including the South Burlington school board prior to his statehouse role. No specific bills sponsored noted as of recent records, but active as a cosponsor on passed House legislation.