Brewer has been involved in business for most of his life, largely in the grocery industry.
He then entered the retail market as the manager and supervisor of five convenience stores.
On July 6, 2006 he was named chair of the Opposition's Petroleum Products Pricing Task Force, established in the wake of gas price regulation taking effect in New Brunswick on July 1.
Presently (fall of 2010) Rick & Ruth are involved in building a school in Iquitos, Peru.
Rick recently received his Clergy license with Faith Christian Fellowship of Canada.