Liberty Tax names new chief operating officer

Published May 26, 2017 by Veronica Garabelli

Virginia Beach-based tax preparation firm Liberty Tax Inc. said Friday it has named Edward L. Brunot as chief operating officer, effective June 1.        

Most recently, Brunot served as president of MDV and executive vice president of SpartanNash, a wholesale distributor and grocery retailer. MDV, a division of SpartanNash, distributes grocery products to military commissaries in the United States and Europe.

Brunot also has held leadership roles in the U.S. Military. He was a captain in the U.S. Army and was awarded the Bronze Star.

He also is involved with the community, serving as president of the board of Vetshouse Inc. and a board member for USO Hampton Roads/Central Virginia and Honor and Remember.

Brunot received a bachelor’s degree from the United States Military Academy, West Point, and a master’s from the University of Scranton.