Ryan Bent

Headshot Trustee

Biography for Ryan Bent

Trustee Area 7, 2020-24

  • Re-elected to four-year term in November 2020 and seated in December 2020.
  • Elected to four-year term in November 2016 and seated in December 2016

Board Offices

  • President, 2020; Vice President, 2019; Secretary, 2018
  • Board Representative to the District Investment Committee

Occupation

  • Digital Solutions Specialist, FUJIFILM Graphic Systems (2019-Present)

Education

  • Colorado State University, Master of Business Administration (MBA) with Finance Certificate, 2013
  • Graduate School USA, Washington D.C., Master Certificate in Federal Financial Management (MCFFM), 2013
  • California State University, Northridge, Master of Public Administration (MPA), 2007
  • California State University, Fullerton, B.A. Business Administration, 2002
  • Fullerton College, A.A. Business Administration, 1999

Affiliations & Public Service

  • City of Yorba Linda Public Library Commissioner (2015-Present), Chairman (2019)
  • City of Yorba Linda's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) (2014-Present)
  • City of Yorba Linda Citizen of the Year Selection Committee (2016)
  • City of Yorba Linda General Plan Advisory Committee - Vice Chairman (2012-2016)
  • Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District - Yorba Linda High School Site Council – Chairman (2014-2018)
  • Parent-Teacher Association - Yorba Linda High School - Legislative Advocacy Chairman (2015-2018)
  • Yorba Linda High School - Master of Ceremonies (2015-2017)
  • Colorado State University MBA Program Advisory Council (2013-2016)
  • Orange County Sheriff's Department Citizens' Academy Graduate - Class # 1 (2013)

Personal Data

  • Married to Emily Bent
  • Children: Madilyne, Claire, Nolan, and Jane
  • Resident of Yorba Linda