Brian M. Thomason, MBA, CPA, is Vice President for Financial Affairs at the University of Portland, effective July 13, 2026.

Thomason has more than 25 years of experience in higher education finance and accounting. He previously served as Interim Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Chapman University, where he joined in 2021 as Vice President of Finance and Controller. He began his career at Pepperdine University and later held leadership roles there, including University Controller and Associate Vice President. He also served at J.P. Morgan as a higher education industry expert.

Thomason holds an MBA in Finance from Auburn University and a BBA in Finance from Abilene Christian University. A licensed CPA in California, he has taught at Pepperdine and Chapman and is actively involved in professional organizations including WACUBO and NACUBO. He also serves in leadership roles with St. John’s Episcopal Church, the BMW Car Club of America, and Global Samaritan Resources.

Current Term

2026-2029