Brian shared 41 beautiful years with his wife, Kim, building a home filled with togetherness, purpose, and joy. He was the proud father of four daughters, Annie Appleton (Chris), Frances Schick Harari (Edouard), Rebecca Schick, and Caroline Frampton (McCord), and the adoring Poppy to his grandchildren Alexander, June, Jane, and Golda. He treasured time with his siblings, Tom, Becky, and Michael, his extended family, and friends.

Born in Greenville, SC, to the late Lawrence and Jeanne Frances Schick, Brian was the baby of the family and doted on by his big sister and brothers. From an early age, he displayed an adventurous spirit, a gift for bringing people together, and a knack for building things. As a boy, he constructed his own skateboard and ramp, one of many examples of the determination, resourcefulness, and enthusiasm that would define him throughout his life.

After graduating from Eastside High School, Brian went on to attend the University of South Carolina, where he earned a degree in Finance and Economics in 1985. As an active member and a two-term president of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, he is remembered for his sense of humor, wit, and charm, and for living his life as defined by "The True Gentleman," a poem by John Walter Wayland. He would proudly proclaim himself the "keeper of the keys" to the jukebox, allowing him to choose the music that became the backdrop to countless friendships and lasting memories.

Brian moved to Washington, D.C., beginning his career serving as a political appointee for the Reagan Administration in the U.S. Department of Energy. It was there, at a Roberta Flack summer concert on the Capitol lawn, that he proposed to his college sweetheart, Kim. They kept their engagement a secret and soon eloped in November 1987. Brian and Kim returned to the Carolinas to start their life together in Charlotte. They settled into a little bungalow in Dilworth, painted the door red, and filled it with laughter, hospitality, and the first chapters of their growing family's story.

His early years working at the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce spurred a lifelong passion for civic engagement and public leadership. Brian advanced key initiatives, shaping Charlotte as we know it today. Over the course of his career, Brian held roles at Anchor Financial Group, MindBlazer, Metropolitan Builders, Turner Construction, and, ultimately, Woodfield Development. At Woodfield, he devoted his talents to creating multifamily communities in Greenville, SC, and Asheville, NC, all marked by his care, creativity, and commitment to strong local partnerships. His legacy lives on not only in the neighborhoods and cities he helped shape, but also in the many lives he touched along the way.

Deeply engaged in his communities throughout the Carolinas, Brian served on the boards of Leadership Charlotte, Charlotte Trolley, and Carolina Golf Club, and gave his time generously to Habitat for Humanity, Room in the Inn, Charlotte Family Housing, and supporting refugee families. He took great care to know the true essence of people and places he called home. As a good neighbor to many, Brian noticed what needed fixing and showed up with a power tool (often a leaf blower) in hand. Brian was a fixture of the Dilworth community. He poured his heart into his Good Friday small group, Polymath Book Club, Think Tank, bike gang, and the beloved neighborhood band, the 'rents.

Brian was a man of many talents and passions; a purveyor of history and facts you didn't know you needed. He brought every room to life when he picked up a guitar or sat at the piano, coaxing even the most reluctant to sing along. His boundless energy and genuine interest in people made him a constant source of encouragement, wisdom, and solace for his loved ones. A devoted Catholic, he lived his values through service and lasting friendships. Above all, Brian sought to live a life that mattered, defined by his quiet integrity and the joy he brought into the lives of others. He will be deeply missed.