Prior to assuming the role of Interim Commissioner in September 2021, Brad was Deputy Commissioner in charge of Field Operations at the Transportation Department, starting in December 2016.

Brad also served for 14 years as Director of Parking Management at the Cambridge Department of Traffic, Parking and Transportation; and 12 years as Deputy Director and then Director, at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, which preserves and provides access to historical materials of  President Kennedy and his associates.  His previous positions included Director of Administration and Finance for the Boston Public Facilities Department.

Brad graduated from Clark University. He also received a Masters degree from the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.