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Bryan Carlisle

Managing Partner

Carlisle and Bray Enterprises

Mr. Carlisle is currently Managing Partner of Carlisle and Bray Enterprises and retired CEO of Maxim Crane. As CEO of Maxim Crane Works, L.P., he grew the business to the largest crane rental company in the U.S.

Mr. Carlisle has had a distinguished career with Maxim as well as with its predecessor, Carlisle Construction Company.  Prior to serving as CEO of Maxim Crane, he served in a variety of roles for Carlisle Construction from 1980 to 1999, which included crane operator, branch manager and president. Carlisle was purchased by Maxim Crane in 1999 and he served as Regional Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and has served as CEO since 2014.

Mr. Carlisle currently serves as a member of the Board for Maxim Crane Works, C&B Marine, and the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. He is a fundraiser for the Cincinnati Chapter of the American Cancer Society and an active volunteer. Previously, Mr. Carlisle served on the Boards of the St. Luke Community Foundation, the Community Foundation of Northern Kentucky, the Children’s Advocacy Center, the Dan Beard Council of the Boy Scouts of America, and the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky.