Kristi Bryant

Overview

Kristi Bryant is a Principal and Vice Practice Leader in Ryan’s Transaction Tax practice, where she leads team development and drives technical excellence across the practice. She advises clients on complex sales and use tax matters across a wide range of industries, supporting disciplined transaction tax strategies that deliver measurable results and long-term value.

With more than 23 years of sales and use tax experience, Kristi brings a practical and execution-focused approach to client engagements. In addition to her practice leadership responsibilities, she serves as Principal-in-Charge of Ryan’s Plano and Dallas offices, supporting local engagement and community involvement. Her leadership emphasizes accountability, collaboration, and consistent delivery, ensuring clients receive responsive guidance aligned with their business objectives.

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting and Finance, Southwest Texas State University

Sales Tax School I, Institute for Professionals in Taxation

Sales Tax School II, Institute for Professionals in Taxation

Experience and Achievements

Principal, Vice Practice Leader, Transaction Tax, Ryan, Plano office

• Leads technical development and training strategy for the Transaction Tax practice

• Oversees global team development, including international resources

• Advises clients across manufacturing, refining, utilities, data centers, mining, restaurants, and transportation

Director, Transaction Tax, Ryan, Dallas office

Member, Professional Development Committee, Ryan

Member, Dallas/Fort Worth State Tax Association

Member, Institute for Professionals in Taxation