MEET THE EXPERTS

BRIAN SCHMIDT

Regional Economist

Brian has been with PCA since 2011.  He studied political science and economics at Carthage College, where he obtained his bachelor’s degree. He is currently enrolled in an MBA program at Lake Forest Graduate School of Management.  Brian is responsible for all PCA surveys, reports related to industry structure, industry advocacy and monthly tracking of market share in buildings.  

Areas of responsibility: Labor-Energy Input Survey, Plant Info Summary, building material framing shares, data & analysis.