2021 trailblazer
Dr. Brian Rowland is the 11th Mayor of Prairie View, Texas. He has served as a city councilman for 10 years. He is the managing principal for Visionary Leadership, LLC. Visionary Leadership is a consulting company specializing in business development and organizational leadership; providing organizational training on cultural competency, equity and inclusion, and leadership development strategies. Dr. Rowland is a registered representative with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. and Rowland Financial, and he has been in the financial services industry for 14 years.
Dr. Rowland brings more than 20 years of experience in community organizing, social justice advocacy, and leadership solutions in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. He has a state, regional, and national reputation for outstanding leadership and community involvement. He was an instrumental force in the successful restoration of the Prairie View A&M students’ right to vote, a nationally recognized court case.
Dr. Rowland has received local and national recognition/awards for his work on social justice and advocacy including:
- Young Champions of Justice Award from the Lawyers’ Committee on Civil Rights
- YMCA of Greater Houston Minority Achiever’s Award
- Texas Association of African American Chamber of Commerce Award
He is determined to achieve professional and personal growth as he strives to impact the future of Texas and this country.
Dr. Rowland works with numerous community affiliations throughout the State of Texas and nationally, such as:
- Texas State Conference for NAACP Branches (Membership Chair and Co-Chair of Economic Development)
- The Texas State Association of African American Chamber of Commerce (Fmr. Vice Chair and Secretary)
- Texas Association of Black City Council Members (Vice President)
- Boy Scouts of America Troop 1906 (Assistant Scoutmaster)
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. – Epsilon Tau Lambda (President Emeritus)
- Prairie View Chamber of Commerce (President Emeritus)
- Prairie View Volunteer Fire Department (Board Member)
Dr. Rowland received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Tarleton State University, as well a Masters of Community Development (M.CD), a Master of Business Administration (MBA), and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Educational Leadership from Prairie View A&M University.
Dr. Rowland is known in his community as a trailblazer who has dedicated time and resources to improving the welfare of the citizens in his community. His experienced leadership and collaborative approach continue to provide positive solutions to the community over the last 18 years. He leads with the mantra, “We are one PV.”
Dr. Brian Rowland
Mayor of Prairie View, Texas
www.prairieviewtexas.gov
