Trusted Experts in Venue Development & Strategy
Our leadership team brings decades of experience in sports, recreation, entertainment, and public-private partnerships.
Brian Connolly
Founder & Managing Principal
Brian’s 20+ years of experience in market research, financial advisory, and strategic planning has helped cities, teams, and organizations turn complex venue projects into reality. His leadership ensures that every project Victus undertakes is rooted in data, financial sustainability, and long-term success.
Prior to founding Victus, Brian was a senior venue consultant specializing in market, financial, and economic analysis for sports/recreation facilities and public assembly venues.
He also worked in a business strategy role for both the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals and NBA’s Orlando Magic, served as finance director for a market research firm advising Fortune 500 financial companies, and worked as a municipal bond analyst for an investment bank in the Northeast.
Hometown
Bethesda, Md.
Residence
Park City, Utah
Education
B.A., Economics, University of Pennsylvania; M.B.A., Arizona State University; Professional Certificate in Accounting, University of California at Berkeley
Favorite Team
Washington Commanders, Utah Jazz
Favorite Athlete
Darrell Green
Favorite Venue
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Favorite Musical Acts
The National, Zach Bryan