Branden is a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), Ohio Association of Realtors (OAR), Columbus Realtors (CBR). His education includes a B.A. in history, with minors in political science and German from Capital University and studied international marketing at the Universität Passau in Passau, Germany; real estate pre-licensing courses at Hondros College; Auctioneering pre-licensing courses at The Ohio Auction School; Floyd Wickman's Real Estate Sales Course and continuing education is on-going.

Branden has over 20 years' experience working with some of Central Ohio's largest auction companies including: Mike Brandly, Auctioneer- Brandly & Associates and Rob Gibbs, Auctioneer- Gibbs Auction Service. Branden currently serves in a full-time capacity as the Fairfield County Clerk of Courts. In addition to his current position, he has previously worked in many other government positions including the U.S. House of Representatives serving three different Members of Congress and served as the Fairfield County Manager and Clerk to the Board of Commissioners.

Branden is a member the Ohio Clerk of Courts Association (OCCA) where he serves as Legislative Committee Co-chair and served as President in 2019. He also serves as a Governor's appointee to the Automated Title Processing System Board (ATPS); and serves on many Supreme Court of Ohio Committees and Task Forces including the Commission on Technology and the Courts; and the Governor's STRONG Ohio Task Force. Branden is also a Life Member of the National Eagle Scout Association, a member of Peace United Methodist Church and serves as Chairman of the Fairfield County Republican Party.