Welcome Keynote Speaker, Brian MacMillan

Brian MacMillan is an Associated Press award winning meteorologist and news reporter for KPTV-FOX 12 in Portland, Oregon. Before joining the team in 2009, Brian also spent time with CNN, Root Sports, Destination Marketing, and KOHD-TV (Bend, OR).

Brian is a die hard Washington State Cougar. He graduated in 2003 from the WSU Honors College and Edward R. Murrow College of Communication. He’s the president of the local WSU alumni chapter and organizes Coug events around Oregon. Brian also graduated with a bachelor’s degree in meteorology from Mississippi State University. He is currently back at school working on a master’s degree because he can’t get enough homework in his life.

As a longtime comedian and improviser, Brian loves making people laugh. He toured Europe with his comedy and regularly performs at clubs and theaters in Portland. He also emcees charity and corporate events around town. He was recently in an episode of the IFC show Documentary Now!, where he really stretched his acting chops by playing a news reporter.

Brian is married with two young children who still laugh at his “dad jokes.” He met his wife Ashley at WSU while performing with the theater department.

Brian holds volunteer leadership positions with the American Meteorology Society, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, and the WSU Alumni Association. He loves playing soccer, cooking, and firmly believes that pineapple belongs on pizza.