Brent Bryant

Brent was appointed as Oklahoma City’s Chief Financial Officer on July 12, 2019. He is responsible for the development and oversight of a $1.9 billion budget along with managing the City’s AAA rated debt program. He started his career with the City in 1991 as an Internal Auditor, earning promotions to Contract Coordinator, Management and Budget Analyst, Management and Budget Specialist, Interim Risk Manager and Business Manager and Economic Development Program Manager.

As the Economic Development Program Manager, he has managed 16 of the City’s Tax Increment Finance (TIF) districts with a $958 million budget. Bryant negotiated more than 40 development agreements leading to more than $2 billion in new private investment.
As CFO, Brent oversees the Office of Management and Budget, Economic Development, Treasury, Risk Management, Accounting, Procurement and Debt. Bryant is certified as an Economic Development Finance Professional through the National Development Council. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Oklahoma State University in 1991 and a Master’s degree in Public Administration – Public Finance from the University of Oklahoma in 2002. In 2006 Brent was recognized by OKCBusiness as one of 40 under 40 who have impacted Oklahoma City. Brent is also a graduate of Leadership OKC Class 25 and was awarded the 2018 Stanley Draper Award for his efforts in revitalizing downtown Oklahoma City.

Brent and his wife of 32 years, Lori have two grown children, Courtney and Cooper.