About
Brian Platt is a Partner with UMHD, a real estate development company that builds cultural hubs in cities across North America. He previously served as City Manager of Kansas City, Missouri (2020-2025) and Business Administrator of Jersey City, New Jersey.
UMusic Hotels
UMHD develops UMusic Hotels — music-inspired cultural destinations in cities across North America in partnership with Universal Music Group.
Kansas City
As City Manager of Kansas City, Missouri, Brian led the city through its strongest fiscal position ever, secured credit-rating upgrades, oversaw $2.5B+ in new development, and modernized snow removal, street resurfacing, recycling, and tree-planting programs.
Jersey City
As Business Administrator and Director of the Innovation Team in Jersey City, Brian led civic-tech initiatives including the city's open data portal, on-demand bus partnerships, and reopening of city services during COVID-19.