Brad Wiens

Brad Wiens is recently retired from a career in Financial and Executive management.  He brings more than 35+ years of financial and management experience in multi-location and multi-national businesses, encompassing public and private financing, strategic business planning, acquisitions and divestitures, international operations, information and control systems and human resources. He was the Chief Financial Officer at Sun Gro Horticulture (Toronto: GRO) until its acquisition in 2011. Brad subsequently founded Vantage Point Advisors, which focused on financial consulting with technology firms, including natural gas capture, industrial-scale water treatment and aerospace.

Brad was the Interim President and CEO of The Lighthouse for the Blind, In. from 2017-2019.

Brad is presently a Director at WaterTectonics, Inc. He previously served on the Board of the Lighthouse from 2013 to 2022.  He has also led other community and professional boards.

Brad received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Oregon State University.

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A portrait of Brad Wiens, a light skinned, grey haired man wearing a grey suit.
  • Barbara Ross and Mary Cabrian dressed in post-Edwardian attire.

    High Tea Event Raised $10,000!

    February 5th, 2016

    Barbara Ross and Mary Cabrian dressed in post-Edwardian attire. The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. traveled back in time to the post-Edwardian era for a cup of afternoon tea. Lady Barbara Ross and [...]

  • President and Interim CEO Harry Egler

    Tenured Board Chair, Harry Egler, to Become Interim President and CEO at The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.; Kirk Adams to Succeed President and CEO at The American Foundation for the Blind

    February 2nd, 2016

    Kirk Adams, President and CEO Our President and CEO Kirk Adams announced today that he will succeed longtime President and CEO, Carl R. Augusto, who is retiring after 25 years of distinguished service [...]

  • DeafBlind Retreat participant Steven Frank (left) in a yoga workshop during the 2009 DeafBlind Retreat at Seabeck, WA

    Foundation Board Members Needed – Help Create Jobs!

    July 15th, 2015

    For 97 years, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. has provided jobs, independence, and empowerment for individuals who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities in our community. As a nonprofit social enterprise, our mission [...]