I am Brian Barrier, owner and the publisher of Blue Ridge Christian News. I am married to Michelle and we have 2 sons. Michelle has been teaching elementary school for 27 years. I serve on several boards in the community and also have a used car business. I hold a license in North Carolina as a life and health insurance agent and am a notary public in the state of North Carolina. I served in the United States Army from 1990 to 1996.