The Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) has welcomed three new members to its Board of Directors, adding deep expertise in finance, public policy, and technology.
The new board members are Ben Billings, Bob Brickman, and Merrick Sloss. Each brings a strong record of civic engagement and professional leadership, along with a shared commitment to improving how local government works.
Billings, Chief Strategy Officer at Civix Consulting Group, contributes more than two decades of experience spanning government, consulting, and nonprofit leadership. Brickman, a CPA and partner at EisnerAmper, brings a background in financial oversight and governance. Sloss, President of Bellwether Technology, adds expertise in information technology and systems strategy.
“These new board members strengthen BGR at an important moment,” said BGR President and CEO Rebecca Mowbray. “Their experience will help guide our work as we continue asking hard questions and providing analysis that supports informed decision‑making in the public interest.”
BGR also announced its officers for the coming year, led by Anne Baños as chair, along with the reappointment of several directors to new three‑year terms, providing continuity and experienced leadership.
Read the full press release [PDF] to learn more about the new board members. You can find BGR’s full Board of Directors list here.
