Brys Stephens

Chairman of the Board

Brys has served on the Board of Directors since 2007 and as Secretary of the Board since October 2022. He also serves on the Audit Committee. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, as an investor and business owner, his experience in investments and operations brings a strategic perspective to the Board.

Bryson Stephens

Chief Executive Officer

Bryson Stephens serves as Chief Executive Officer of EBSCO Industries, continuing a third-generation leadership legacy within the company founded in 1944. With nearly two decades of experience at EBSCO Industries, he has held roles including Group President, Vice Chairman, and Chairman of the Board, helping shape the company’s long-term strategic direction. He is driven by a deep commitment to steward the EBSCO legacy—upholding its mission while building on the foundation established more than 80 years ago.

Business Leadership

EBSCO Industries’ business leaders drive performance, strategy, and culture for their organizations, while leveraging the resources, capital, and long-term perspective of EBSCO to serve customers and strengthen their companies.

Robert Schoenvogel Group President,
PRADCO Outdoor Brands
Allen Powell CEO,
EBSCO Information Services
Adam Smith President,
Luxor Workspaces
Ben Buchanan President,
American Consolidated Electric
Matt Moon President,
Vulcan Industries
Lisa Silver President,
Publishers’ Warehouse
Michael Chanin President,
Cherry Street Energy
Jimmy Adams CEO,
EBSCO Real Estate
Ken Baker President,
Bailey International
David Friederich President,
Alys Beach

Executive Leadership Team

The executive leadership team works alongside business leaders, recognizing EBSCO Industries’ businesses as their customers. They collaborate and innovate to support strong performance and help businesses achieve their goals – providing expertise in finance, mergers & acquisitions, talent, legal, information technology, and other professional services.

Tyler Novak
Tyler Novak Chief Legal Officer
David Hobbs
David Hobbs Chief Financial and Investment Officer
Brian Wilson
Brian Wilson Chief Human Resources Officer