Brent Panzenhagen

Brent Panzenhagen is a Certified Public Accountant and operational leader with over 15 years of experience, specializing in accounting, financial planning, compliance, and reporting. He provides strategic financial guidance tailored to trade associations, optimizing profitability and driving efficiency while remaining committed to their mission. Recently recognized as a Top Accounting Executive in the 2024 Controller Awards, Brent joins ACP from the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), where he managed financial operations for multiple entities, overseeing diverse revenue streams and complex financial structures. At NAB, he improved outcomes through financial modeling, streamlined processes, enhanced internal controls, and led successful audit and compliance initiatives.

Brent previously worked at KPMG, where he served as the primary contact for clients across industries, including trade associations, private foundations, and renewable energy, managing over 30 clients with $300 billion in annual revenues. He holds an accounting degree from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business and resides in Virginia with his wife and two children. Outside of work, Brent enjoys coaching soccer and staying active.