As the lead founder of Fraternus, Justin’s inspiration to start Fraternus came from growing up without strong Catholic mentorship and then finding it when he joined the Catholic Student Union at Florida State University. While working for the Boy Scouts of America he began to see the need for a distinctly Catholic movement for boys rooted in fraternity and learning the truth of manhood found in Jesus Christ.
Professionally, Justin and his brother Jason own and operate J. Biance Financial, an investment advisory practice. Justin remains a dedicated member of the Fraternus team as a benefactor and board member and still offers many hours a week mentoring and providing input to the brotherhood. Justin also has two masters degrees, one in Theology from Holy Apostles College and Seminary and one in Entrepreneurship from the University of Florida.
“Fraternus provides the kind of brotherhood young men desperately need,” Justin explains. “So many boys end up in the wrong kind of brotherhood, following the wrong kind of mentors. Fraternus provides an image of the Father young men crave but rarely encounter. It is this very natural experience of fatherhood and Christian brotherhood which makes Fraternus so powerful.”