After graduating from Boylan High School, Northern Illinois University and Valparaiso University Law School, Bryan obtained his Accident/Health & Life license in 2015. Bryan remains actively involved in the community. He sits on the board at the Center for Sight and Hearing and serves on the Education and Exhibits Committee at the Discovery Center Children’s Museum. Bryan also volunteers at the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, as well as his parish and former grade school, Holy Family, where he coaches youth basketball.