Edward Brooks serves as Vice President of Finance & Chief Financial Officer at McNear Agency Services LLC, bringing over 25 years of distinguished financial leadership to the organization. A Certified Accountant and graduate of Johns Hopkins University with a Master's degree in Finance, Mr. Brooks is a cornerstone of McNear's financial strength — providing the strategic financial oversight, operational discipline, and analytical rigor that enables the company to grow, compete, and deliver with confidence.

In his role, Mr. Brooks oversees McNear's comprehensive financial operations including financial planning and analysis, budget management, financial reporting, cost control, and the financial dimensions of government and commercial contract performance. His 25+ years of experience across finance and accounting give him an exceptional depth of knowledge in the financial frameworks that drive organizational performance — from day-to-day cash management to long-range strategic financial planning.

A graduate of Johns Hopkins University — one of the nation's most prestigious research universities — Mr. Brooks earned his Master's degree in Finance with a rigorous focus on financial theory, investment analysis, corporate finance, and quantitative methods. This elite academic foundation, combined with his Certified Accountant credential, positions him as one of the most credentialed financial executives in McNear's leadership structure.

Mr. Brooks works in close collaboration with the CEO and President to ensure McNear's financial position is strong, transparent, and strategically positioned for continued growth. His financial discipline supports every department across the organization — ensuring that McNear's resources are allocated with purpose, its obligations are met with precision, and its financial future is managed with both caution and ambition.