Brian Gorham

Status: active — SVP, IT infrastructure @ Valeris

Brian Gorham

Technology Executive — Cloud, M&A Integration & Enterprise Transformation

Driving scalable IT strategy and measurable business outcomes across infrastructure, cloud, and security. 20+ years leading enterprise infrastructure, cloud transformation, and IT operations across multi-state environments.

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20+ Years in enterprise IT leadership
6 Organizations led IT for
5 Acquisitions integrated

About

Enterprise technology leadership, grounded in operations

Technology executive with over 20 years of experience leading enterprise infrastructure, cloud transformation, and IT operations across multi-state organizations. I currently serve as SVP of IT Infrastructure, Operations & Security at Valeris, where I lead a team driving enterprise-scale transformation focused on scalability, resilience, and cost optimization.

My work spans hybrid cloud migration, M&A technology integration, DevOps automation, and enterprise risk management — always with an eye toward translating complex technical challenges into clear, actionable business strategy. I'm particularly passionate about helping organizations modernize legacy environments and adopt cloud-native, automation-driven approaches that accelerate growth without sacrificing stability.

Experience

Career history

SVP, Information Technology

Valeris — Mooresville, NC — Feb 2024 – Present

Senior technology leader responsible for enterprise infrastructure, operations, and security strategy, aligning technology capabilities with business growth objectives.

  • Led transition from on-premises data center to hybrid cloud architecture, achieving a 20% cost reduction
  • Directed IT strategy and integration for 5 acquisitions, enabling rapid onboarding and synergy realization
  • Implemented DevOps and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) to automate infrastructure delivery and improve scalability
  • Partner with executive leadership to define technology roadmap, investment priorities, and risk management strategy
  • Lead and develop a team of IT professionals across infrastructure, operations, and security

VP, Infrastructure, Security and Operations

Mercalis — Morrisville, NC — Jul 2021 – Jan 2024

VP of Information Technology

Principle LTC — Kinston, NC — Oct 2014 – Jul 2021

Director of Information Technology

Principle IT Services — Kinston, NC — Oct 2013 – Oct 2014

  • Oversaw technical projects in alignment with organizational goals
  • Directed the effective delivery of networks, development, and disaster recovery systems and processes
  • Partnered with information engineers to develop solutions supporting core business operations
  • Supervised a team while working closely with management, external vendors, and advisors
  • Prepared financial budgets and presented capital project proposals to senior executives
  • Researched and recommended new products and identified new market opportunities
  • Led initiatives to improve IT processes

Senior Network Engineer

CenturyLink — Jun 2006 – Oct 2013

  • Led project teams supporting CenturyLink's largest customers
  • Assisted clients with developing and implementing disaster recovery plans
  • Prepared plans and cost estimates for large, multiphase projects
  • Provided leadership to the product implementation team

Director of Information Technology

Neil Medical Group — Kinston, NC — Mar 2000 – Jun 2006

Skills & credentials

Skills, certifications & honors

Strategic leadership

M&A IT integration & due diligence Private equity portfolio operations Enterprise cloud & infrastructure strategy Technology roadmap & investment planning Risk management & security governance Cost optimization & synergy realization

Certifications

Cisco Certified Network Professional Cisco Certified Voice Professional Microsoft Certified Professional CS50 (Harvard)

Honors & awards

Circle of Excellence Award Beta Gamma Sigma Member ECU Chancellor's List

Education

Academic background

Master's Degree, Business Administration

East Carolina University — College of Business

Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration & Management Information Systems

East Carolina University — College of Business