Bryant Pearson was born and raised in Russellville, Arkansas. He was educated at Arkansas State University where he graduated in 1986 with a BS degree in Political Science. In August of 1986 became a missionary to Uganda where he spent 2 years working with college and youth students He also spent time in Ethiopia during the “We are the World” feeding crisis working with the poorest of the poorest. After returning to the states he started his career as a financial professional with Primeria in 1989. In 1990, Mr. Pearson married his college sweetheart and they just celebrated 24 years of marriage. He has a 14 year old son and a 16 year daughter. He has volunteered and worked in the Garland Independent School District for more than 12 years. In 2007 he started The Bowtie Boys and has worked diligently since that time to make a difference in the lives of as many young men as possible.