Best Catches: Brian Oliver

CEO, United Networks of America; financial partner, Barcadia

Brian Oliver is the definition of a Southern gentleman. Polite, respectful, well-dressed and humble—but too humble to admit he’s humble.

And on a first date, there’s no question who’s paying.

“I always pay. I think the guy, that’s their role. They should take care of the girl from the very beginning,” he says.

Oliver, 33, is a Baton Rouge native. He went to Catholic High School, left for a little while to play college football in Arkansas and Kansas, and then returned for the foreseeable future.

He’s a self-proclaimed health nut and loves to travel, especially to visit his brother in Chicago. He’s a big fan of film, too.

“If I love a movie, I’ll watch it over and over again. I’ll study it,” he says, adding that his favorite film is Oceans 11.

His biggest dream is to one day start a non-profit and give back to the community that’s given him so much.

“I’m all about helping people,” he says. Spoken like a true gentleman.

Describe yourself in three words. “Confident, caring, thoughtful.”

If your house were on fire and you could only save one thing, what would it be? “I’m a watch collector, so I would probably jump to saving as many of those as I possibly could.”

Thoughts on the Baton Rouge dating scene? “There’s a nice variety of people. There’s a number of new places to meet new people. I’m not a huge fan of online dating, so I’d prefer to see people in person.”

What do you look for in a partner? “A smart individual, someone who makes me laugh. Someone who’s accomplished. I prefer a confident individual. Someone who could walk into the room as if they own it.”

Ideal date? “Sitting down at a nice, early dinner at Ruffino’s and hitting an early 9 o’clock movie at Perkins Rowe. I would pick her up and drop her off, of course.”