Brent Bryant

Brent was appointed as Assistant City Manager in March 2025 after serving as Chief Financial Officer since 2019. He is responsible for the oversight of a $2.0 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, Business Manager and Economic Development Program Manager.
As Assistant City Manager and CFO, Brent oversees the Finance Department that includes the Office of Management and Budget, Economic Development, Treasury, Risk Management, Accounting, Procurement and Debt. As Assistant City Manager Brent oversees Public Works, Utilities, MAPS, Office of Equity and the City’s Innovation Office.
During his career he has been involved in over $1B in municipal debt offerings. He is currently developing a financing plan for the development of a new Oklahoma City Thunder arena scheduled to be open for the 2028-29 season.
Brent earned an Accounting degree from Oklahoma State University in 1991 and a Master’s degree in Public Administration – Public Finance from the University of Oklahoma in 2002 and is certified as an Economic Development Finance Professional through the National Development Council.
Brent and his wife Lori have been married over 33 years and have two grown children, Courtney and Cooper.