Brian Burnham Jones MBA, MA, PMP, is the author of The Wellspring and the CEO of BHSME, LLC, a consultancy dedicated to planning, permitting, and delivering behavioral health facilities. He is recognized as a subject matter expert who unites proven real estate development practices with the clinical, regulatory, and operational needs of the behavioral health sector. With advanced degrees in Neuroscience, Business Administration, and Holistic Health, Jones brings a cross-disciplinary lens to every project, aligning therapeutic environments with financial rigor and reliable execution. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), and the Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture (ANFA).

Jones advises owners and project teams from early vision through licensing and operations, integrating evidence-based and neuroscience-informed design with delivery methods that reduce risk and accelerate outcomes. His work emphasizes trauma-informed planning, staff safety, and patient dignity, while maintaining strict compliance with health facility codes and funding requirements. He champions collaborative delivery, lean workflows, and data-driven decision making to control cost, schedule, and quality.

Focus areas: BHCIP behavioral health programming and licensing; Owner’s Advisor services; capital planning for grant-funded programs; progressive design-build and modular strategies; progressive design build coordination; risk management and procurement; stakeholder engagement and community benefit.