![Brandon Blackburn](/sites/uwcil/files/styles/staff/public/2024-01/website%20brandon%20blackburn.jpg?h=4a1f49e4&itok=BMuDvFCY)
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Prior to joining United Way in early 2024, Brandon worked throughout the Midwest as a Director of Operations for Panera Bread and Mission BBQ. Brandon has a Bachelor's degree from Western University as well as a Master’s degree from Purdue University. Brandon is an avid baseball fan and proud Springfield resident.