Brian Greenspun is an American media executive, newspaper publisher, and CEO of Greenspun Media Group, best known as the publisher and CEO of the Las Vegas Sun, a daily newspaper founded by his father, Herman 'Hank' Greenspun, in 1949. Born on December 28, 1954, in Las Vegas, Nevada, he grew up immersed in the newspaper business and joined the family enterprise after his father's death in 1966. He became president and editor of the Las Vegas Sun in 1989 and later CEO of Greenspun Media Group, which encompasses the Sun, magazines, and digital properties. Under his leadership, the Sun has maintained a strong reputation for aggressive investigative journalism targeting local power structures in politics, gaming, and real estate, earning Pulitzer Prize nominations and other accolades. His career has been marked by navigating industry challenges, including the 2010 joint operating agreement with the Las Vegas Review-Journal and subsequent legal battles when Sheldon Adelson's News + Media Capital acquired the Review-Journal in 2016, prompting Greenspun to defend the Sun's independence. A vocal advocate for progressive causes, he has criticized casino tycoons and political figures, aligning with his family's legacy of civic activism. Greenspun is also involved in philanthropy, particularly in Jewish community organizations and education initiatives in Nevada, and has served on boards such as the University of Nevada Foundation. He comes from a prominent Jewish family, has faced health challenges including a battle with cancer in the 2010s, and his net worth is estimated in the tens of millions from media holdings and real estate interests.