Brian Blevins MBA

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Director, IT - Data Analytics at Builders FirstSource

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Overview

Brian Blevins is an analytics and digital transformation leader with over 15 years of experience turning data into revenue growth and operational excellence. He specializes in AI/ML, enterprise data strategy, and supply chain analytics for the manufacturing and distribution sectors. A graduate of Southern Methodist Universitys MBA program, people often describe him as strategic, authentic, and hard-working.

Originally from Burleson, Texas, Brian spent over 15 years with BNSF Railway, developing a deep expertise in logistics and a passion for serving industrial customers. As a kid, he enjoyed riding his bike and playing Nintendo.

Unique fact: He successfully built the entire analytics department at PrimeSource Building Products from the ground up.

Personality Overview

Objective Evaluator

Risk Tolerant

Direct & Assertive

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

Supply Chain Analytics
He spent over 15 years at BNSF Railway and focuses on key inventory management questions like how much to buy, when, and for what price.
Building Analytics Teams
He built the analytics function from scratch at his previous company and often speaks about leveraging talent and fostering a data-driven culture.
Industrial Customers
He has a stated passion for industrial product customers, saying in an interview, "I get what they do. . . I like their mind State. "

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Work History

2-2026
Director, IT - Data Analytics at Builders FirstSource
5-2025 - 2-2026
Vice President Operations Analytics at AvKARE, LLC
10-2023 - 5-2025
Sr. Director Analytics & Ecommerce at PrimeSource Building Products
8-2019 - 10-2023
Sr. Director Analytics at PrimeSource Building Products
8-2018 - 8-2019
Director of Business Analytics at PrimeSource Building Products

Education

2014 - 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Southern Methodist University
1996 - 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from University of North Texas

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Insights For Selling To Brian

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Brian is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Brian

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Brian move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Brian take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Brian

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