Meet Our Staff

Brian Egan

Brian has been the director of Cedarbrake since 2004. He is honored to work with such a dedicated staff and humbled to journey, in a small way, with many people who come here to draw closer to Christ. He has studied business and theology and enjoys the challenge of administration and being part of many retreats throughout the year.

Brian teaches RCIA and is an active member of St. Paul Chong Hasang Parish in Harker Heights. He and his wife, Kyong  have 3 daughters and 3 granddaughters.



Beverly Collin

Beverly began working at Cedarbrake in November 2002 and serves as the assistant director and director for the Institute for Spiritual Direction. She helps plan and facilitate retreats and days of reflection. She received her master’s degree in Pastoral Studies in 2008 from the University of St. Thomas in Houston. Beverly has 2 grown children and enjoys interior decorating, reading and refinishing furniture.

Rev. Joseph Nisari

Father Joseph Nisari was born in India in 1942 and grew up in Pakistan. He was ordained in January 1968 and came to the U.S. in 1968 and to Austin in 1998. He has worked with persons suffering from alcoholism, drug addictions and mental disorders. He enjoys reading, walking and watching television. Service of God and God’s people is Father Nisari's foremost passion.