Brian Magness
Development Director
Phone
(443) 482-2205 The Reed Education Center and Java Trail are closed to the public from Jan. 30 through Feb. 4 for maintenance. Public composting toilets and all other trails will be open during normal hours. The Woodlawn History Center is open Fri. & Sat. with extended hours from 10am-2pm!
Please do a health self-check before arriving, and stay home if feeling sick. Read Plan Your Visit for information on where to park, updated maps and hours, safety, and more.
As the leader of SERC’s Office of Advancement, Brian is responsible for securing private donations to SERC from individuals, corporations and foundations. The Office of Advancement also oversees many of SERC’s events and staffs SERC’s volunteer boards. Brian previously held the position of Director of Development at the University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Over his 10 years at UMCP, he raised $27 million, oversaw alumni activities and events, and guided the external communications of the college. Prior to that, Brian spent seven years as the Advertising and Marketing Director for the Maryland Horse Breeders Association, an organization devoted to Maryland's Thoroughbred racing and breeding industry, and six years in Retail Management, for companies like Eddie Bauer and World of Science. Brian lives in Shady Side, MD with his daughters.