G. Brint Ryan

Overview

G. Brint Ryan is Founder, Chairman of the Board, and Chief Executive Officer of Ryan and is based at the Firm’s global headquarters in Plano, Texas. He founded Ryan with a clear purpose: to ensure clients pay the taxes they owe—and nothing more, delivered through an exceptional standard of service. Under his leadership, Ryan has grown into the world’s largest Firm dedicated exclusively to business taxes, serving more than 74,000 clients across more than 80 countries with an integrated suite of tax services and technology solutions.

A nationally recognized leader in state and local taxation and public policy, Brint brings decades of experience advising businesses and working with government entities on complex tax and regulatory matters. He is widely respected for his client-first philosophy, commitment to service excellence, and ability to build enduring organizations grounded in trust and accountability. Beyond Ryan, Brint has played a significant role in public service and economic policy in Texas through numerous advisory and leadership appointments. His leadership and impact have been consistently recognized by business, civic, and professional organizations for advancing client service, workforce culture, and economic development.

Education and Qualifications

Master of Science, Accounting (Emphasis in Taxation), University of North Texas

Bachelor of Science, Accounting, University of North Texas

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Licensed in Texas (Ryan is not a CPA firm.)

Experience and Achievements

Founder, Chairman of the Board, and Chief Executive Officer, Ryan, Plano office

• Founded and scaled the world’s largest Firm dedicated exclusively to business taxes

• Leads global strategy with a focus on client value, service excellence, and innovation

Chairman, Tax Policy Advisory Board

Member, ERCOT Board Selection Committee

Executive Committee and Board of Directors, Dallas Citizens Council

Executive Advisory Council Member, George W. Bush Presidential Center

Advisory Council Member, Port-to-Plains Alliance

Executive Committee and Board of Directors, Texas Taxpayers and Research Association

CEO Advisory Council, United Way Metropolitan Dallas

Former Chairman, Texas Task Force to Restart the Economy

Former Member, Select Committee on Economic Development

Former Member, Taxpayer Advisory Group, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

Former Member, Industry/Practitioner Liaison Group, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

Former Regent and Chairman, University of North Texas (UNT) System Board of Regents

Former Chairman and Member, Accounting Advisory Board, UNT System

Former Member, UNT Dallas Foundation

Former Member, College of Business Advisory Board, UNT System

Former Member, Board of Visitors, UNT Health Science Center

Former Member, UNT System Audit Committee and Finance and Facilities Committee

Contributing Editor, CCH Incorporated, Guidebook to Texas Taxes

Former Board of Directors, American Heart Association, Dallas Division

Former Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Former Community Advisory Board Member, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Texas

Former Advisory Board of Directors, Caring for Children Foundation of Texas

Former Board of Directors and Campaign Chairman, 4S Advisory Board, Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region

Former Executive Director, Dallas/Fort Worth State Tax Association

Former Advisory Council Board Member, Dream Dallas, Dallas Habitat for Humanity

Former Board of Directors, Friends of Wednesday’s Child

Former Community Advisory Board Member, Junior League of Dallas

Host Committee Board of Directors, North Texas Super Bowl XLV

Former Board of Trustees, Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation

Former Chairman, Treasurer and Executive Committee Member, Texas Association of Business

Member, Institute for Professionals in Taxation

Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants