Brian Harskamp is the Director of Development with Cardus, spending most of his days working with the men, women, and businesses that help the organization exist. Brian has worked in a variety of sectors, ranging from automotive to agricultural, before filling his role with Cardus in 2004.

Brian has a Master of Business Administration from McMaster, specializing in corporate reputation, communications, and public relations. At McMaster, he served as the Part-Time Student Rep for the MBA Association in 2006 and 2007, has lent his talents to the High School Business Heroes program, and led a session on resume building for the Synergy Summer Business Camp for three summers. In addition to his work with McMaster, he has assisted with Redeemer University's co-op program, providing resume training for students and serves on the Alumni Board. Brian is a member of the Redeemer University College Board of Governors and sits on the executive committee.

Brian is also active in the Hamilton community. In addition to involvement in federal, provincial and municipal politics in his free time, he served as the 2007/2008 membership director for the Hamilton "A.M" Rotary Club recipient of one of the largest grants in the Rotary Foundation's history. He is currently serving as the Past-President with the Canadian Club of Hamilton, the charter club in the association, and has been on the board for over four years.

He lives in downtown Hamilton (ON) with his wife Ali.