Brett has worked for the City of Lansing's Parks and Recreation Department since 1993. After graduating from Central Michigan University with a B.A.A. in Parks and Recreation, Brett was hired on as a Community Center Programmer and placed at Gier Community Center. He has worked many positions throughout the department in the recreation division. Brett became the Director of the department in 2011. Brett is a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) and has been recognized by MParks with a Recreation Program Leadership Award and was the 2007-08 City of Lansing Employee of the Year.