Brent Bien is a retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel, Naval Aviator, and combat veteran. Born and raised in Wyoming, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Wyoming and a Master's degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College. He flew 275 combat missions in the AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopter during operations in the Balkans, Iraq, and Afghanistan, and as a commander led over 250 air combat raids without losing a single Marine. He previously ran for governor in 2022, finishing second in the primary to Mark Gordon. Since 2024, he has been spearheading the BCR Ballot Initiatives, which successfully launched Wyoming's first People's Ballot Initiative in over 30 years to cut residential property taxes by 50%.
Born and raised in Wyoming. Earned Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from University of Wyoming. Later earned Master's degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from U.S. Naval War College. Retired from Marine Corps as Colonel and Naval Aviator. Flew 275 combat missions in AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter in Balkans, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Led over 250 air combat raids without losing a single Marine. Oversaw construction of major military base supporting 20,000+ civilians and troops with $9 billion+ budget, delivering under budget and ahead of schedule. Married to Susan Bien (Navy Nurse) for 30 years. Father of three grown daughters. Member of Marine Corps families.