Brian McGrew
Springer
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven former Special Agent with the FBI, skilled in intelligence analysis and evidence collection. Proven track record in leading complex investigations, achieving multiple convictions, and mentoring new agents. Adept at conducting interrogations and collaborating with diverse agencies to ensure successful prosecutions. Committed to operational excellence and mission success.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Agent
Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI
02.2005 - 07.2025
- Investigated violent crime on Northern Arizona Indian Reservations for 17 years.
- Investigated criminal enterprise, drug-related public corruption, and national security matters on the Southwest border.
- Worked closely with federal, state, and tribal prosecutors, to include delivering expert testimony, for the successful prosecution of a variety of cases in multiple districts and states.
- Collaborated daily with multiple agencies on multi-jurisdictional investigations to achieve successful prosecutions.
- Executed lawful search and arrest warrants and gathered evidence through investigative evidence, surveillance operations, and records examination.
- Jointly lead a complex drug-related public corruption and trafficking investigation using multiple undercover assets, culminating in successful prosecutions.
- Co-led an international and interstate labor trafficking investigation with Homeland Security Investigations resulting in multiple successful convictions.
- Diligently pursued and achieved multiple convictions of violent habitual offenders on the Navajo and Hopi Indian Reservations.
- Served as a training agent, mentoring new FBI agents, on Bureau policies, procedures, and investigative techniques to ensure operational readiness.
United States Army Officer
United States Army
05.1997 - 05.2008
- Commanded a counterintelligence company of 50 plus military intelligence professionals.
- Deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
- Planned and coordinated the operational deployment of troops and their equipment.
- Monitored and assessed mission progress, provided command-level updates, and developed and implemented risk-mitigation plans to protect personnel and equipment during operations.
United States Army Noncommissioned Officer
United States Army
01.1990 - 05.1997
- Executed training and operations, with focus on reconnaissance and surveillance, in austere environments, ensuring mission success
- Directed training programs and equipment maintenance to ensure operational readiness, while coordinating short- and long-term training plans, enhancing unit skills and performance.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TNSkills
- Investigations management
- Conduct interrogations and interviews
- Intelligence analysis
- Crime scene processing
- Evidence collection and analysis
- Trial testimony
- Firearms proficiency
- SWAT Team Member
- Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician
Accomplishments
Awarded FBI Medal of Excellence
Meritorious Service Medal
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Timeline
Special Agent
Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI
02.2005 - 07.2025
United States Army Officer
United States Army
05.1997 - 05.2008
United States Army Noncommissioned Officer
United States Army
01.1990 - 05.1997
Bachelor Of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga