Brian Stalker
Chief Financial Officer | CostFirst Corp.
Brian Stalker is a strategic financial and technology leader whose career spans nearly three decades in the aerospace industry, followed by transformative leadership at CostFirst Corp. Since joining the company in 2005, Brian has played a foundational role in shaping its financial discipline, technological infrastructure, and long-term innovation strategy.
Prior to CostFirst, Brian held key roles across systems engineering, software development, test equipment design, and project engineering, ultimately advancing into program management where he successfully led complex initiatives exceeding $50 million. This multidisciplinary background established his ability to bridge technical precision with large-scale operational execution.
At CostFirst, Brian oversees the company’s financial operations while also driving its technology vision—an uncommon dual role that has been instrumental in the company’s evolution. In 2013, in collaboration with the CostFirst team, Brian helped architect and develop CUBE™, the company’s proprietary and patented platform that serves as the backbone of its integrated cost containment ecosystem. Since its launch in 2015, CUBE™ has transformed workflow efficiency, enabling real-time claim visibility, streamlined operations, and enhanced decision-making across both internal teams and hearing representatives.
Building on this foundation, Brian is leading CostFirst’s continued expansion into advanced data analytics and emerging technologies. Working closely with strategic partners and industry leaders, he is focused on leveraging large-scale data integration to enhance operational efficiency, optimize claim outcomes, and strengthen the company’s analytical capabilities. His forward-looking approach positions CostFirst to thoughtfully incorporate next-generation technologies, including artificial intelligence, as part of its long-term innovation roadmap.
Known for his disciplined leadership and systems-oriented mindset, Brian plays a critical role in aligning financial performance with technological advancement—ensuring CostFirst continues to deliver scalable efficiencies, actionable insights, and measurable results for its clients.