Howard is the President of The Brownstein Corporation, a nationally-recognized expert in turnaround and crisis management, corporate governance, and M&A. An experienced public and private board member and a Qualified Financial Expert, he is a graduate of Harvard Law School and Harvard Business School. People who have worked with him describe him as responsive, effective, and extremely diligent.
Beyond his corporate roles, Howard is deeply committed to philanthropy and community service, having served as Board Chair for the National Philanthropic Trust, the largest independent operator of donor-advised funds. He is passionate about sharing his expertise, evidenced by his extensive publications and guest appearances on podcasts.
He was once a featured guest on a podcast series called "PizzaQuest" to discuss his career in crisis management.
Howard Brod Brownstein, NACD.DC
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Independent Board Member at Shamokin Carbons
Greater Philadelphia, United States
Overview
Personality Overview
Social Proof Driven
Calm
Risk-averse
They usually go by the book, following all rules and procedures. They are unlikely to become strong champions as they don't prefer pushing other people. They are motivated by the potential impact of their decision on the organization.
Topics They Care About
Corporate Governance
He is an NACD Directorship Certified board member, chairs several board committees, and has co-authored articles on governance topics.
Crisis & Turnaround Management
As a Certified Turnaround Professional, this is his core expertise and the focus of his firm, The Brownstein Corporation, and a frequent topic of his public speaking.
Healthcare & Nonprofit Leadership
Serves on the boards of Merakey and Community Council Health Systems, and recently co-authored an article on healthcare finance, showing a strong focus on the sector.
Media Appearances
Howard has no verified media appearances
Work History
5-2025
Independent Board Member at Shamokin Carbons
12-2024 - 7-2025
Board Member, Audit Committee Chair at Paragon Technologies, Inc. (OTC:PGNT)
1-2023 - 10-2023
Interim CEO & Board Chair at Universal Services Associates, Inc.
7-2019 - 1-2020
Board Member; Chair: Risk and Operating Committees at Renew Financial
7-2019 - 1-2020
Former Board Member, Risk Committee (Chair), Operating Committee (Chair), Audit Committee at Renew Financial Group, Oakland, CA - provider of Property Assessed Clean Energy financing
10-2016
Member Board Of Directors at Merakey
9-2016 - 2-2019
Board Member at A.M. Castle & Co. (OCTMKTS: CASL)
2-2016 - 12-2017
Board Member & Audit Committee Chair at PICO Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: PICO)
1-2016 - 3-2019
President at National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD)
4-2015 - 9-2020
Vice Chair, Corporate Governance Committee at American Bar Association - Business Law Section
2015
NACD Directorship Certified & Board Leadership Fellow at National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD)
1-2014 - 4-2015
Member Board Of Directors, Audit Chair at LMG2, successor to Chicago Loop Parking
1-2010
President at The Brownstein Corp.
2010 - 12-2023
Board Member; Chair - Strategic Planning/Risk Assessment & Nominating & Governance Committees at P&F Industries (NasdaqGM: PFIN)
2010 - 12-2023
Board Member; Audit Committee at P&F Industries (NasdaqGM: PFIN)
2007 - 2010
Former Board Member & Chair at National Philanthropic Trust
2001 - 2006
Director, Audit Chair at Special Metals
9-1999 - 12-2009
Principal & Shareholder; Corporate Titles incl. President at NachmanHaysBrownstein, Inc.
1992 - 1994
Managing Director at Enprotech Corp
1975 - 1977
Consultant at The Boston Consulting Group
Community Council Health Systems at Part-time
Education
1971 - 1975
MBA from Harvard Business School
1971 - 1975
JD (JD/MBA) from Harvard Law School
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Location : Greater Philadelphia, United States
Job Level : Mid-senior
Designation : Independent Board Member at Shamokin Carbons
