Briar oversees horticulture on the north end of campus. He graduated from the Barnes Arboretum Horticulture Certificate Program in the spring of 2022, became a Pennsylvania Certified Horticulturist (PCH) spring 2023, and Sustianable Landscape Certified spring 2024. Before joining the Arboretum, Briar worked as Field Manager at Kylin Arts LLC, a fine gardening company based in West Philly. His favorite tree is the Tall Stewartia, and his favorite vine is Poison Ivy. Briar leads tours and workshops through the year, including Spring Pruning, Summer Pruning, and a Tu B'Shvat tour. He lives in a purple house and drives a purple truck.