The Kent County Commissioners are pleased to announce Robert (Bob) W. Gast, Jr. as the County’s new Chief Financial Officer. Gast brings 35+ years of financial leadership experience across major nonprofit, corporate, government-related, and international organizations. His background includes leading large-scale financial transformations, improving operational transparency, and strengthening long-term fiscal performance.
Gast most recently served as Executive Vice President and CFO for the United States Naval Academy Foundation & Alumni Association, where he modernized financial reporting, reorganized treasury operations, and achieved five consecutive clean audits. He also oversaw the successful completion of the new $40 million Alumni Center project.
His previous roles include senior financial leadership positions with the Baltimore Orioles, Bloomberg/BNA, Rosetta Stone, Viacom/BET, and other multi-state and international organizations, where he led audit, compliance, analytics, and capital strategy initiatives. Gast holds both an MBA and BS in Finance from the University of Baltimore.
“Bob brings an impressive depth of financial leadership and a proven record of strengthening complex organizations,” said Kent County Commissioner Albert Nickerson. “His steady, experienced approach to fiscal management will serve Kent County well as we continue to prioritize transparency, accountability, and long-term stability. We are pleased to welcome him to the team and look forward to the expertise he will contribute.”
