Brian Forrester
Co-Founder & CEO
“As a business owner, creating an environment that fosters the growth and development of our team brings me the greatest joy. It’s the most fulfilling work I do.”
Brian has spent over 15 years in digital marketing. He is most passionate about building a better agency with an emphasis on culture, community involvement, and the development of our number-one resource, our team.
During Brian’s time as Co-Founder & CEO of Workshop Digital, the agency has won numerous awards including seven-time winner of Virginia Best Places to Work, four-time winner Outside Magazine Best Places to Work in the U.S., 4-time winner of Generosity, Inc., an award celebrating top charitable corporate givers in Richmond, VA, three-time winner of the RVA25 Fastest Growing Companies in Richmond, the 2016 Richmond Chamber IMPACT Award, and Brian was also selected for the Style Weekly 40 under 40 list in 2017.
Since his days at James Madison University, Brian has always sought to give back to the community. Brian has served on the Executive Advisory Council for JMU’s College of Business, Marketing, the FETCH a Cure Board of Directors, the IMPACT Awards Selection Committee, and the Town of Irvington Planning Commission. Brian now serves on the Board of Directors at Northern Neck Insurance and is a member of the Virginia Advisory Council for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
Favorite Animal
The majestic Pug
Favorite Food
Really fresh tuna sashimi
Favorite Place in Richmond
The Fan