Chip Bryant has served as the health enterprise’s vice president and chief philanthropy officer since February 2024. He oversees operations of Covenant Health’s five foundations, as well as planned giving, major gift campaigns and special events.

Bryant has been a partner and vice president for Integrated Strategy Group (ISG) & Palmetto Philanthropy since Aug 2023. Before that, he served as vice chancellor for advancement at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he established valuable connections with donors and explored partnerships to expand opportunities for philanthropic gifts to the university. He spent seven years in this role, and during his tenure, his team achieved extraordinary results, setting multi-year fundraising records, raising over $1.3 billion, and fostering exceptional donor engagement. He also served as UT’s director of campus-wide campaigns and executive director of development for the Haslam College of Business.

Bryant was previously the regional vice president of Action Sports Media. He received a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Why I work at Covenant Health:

It is an incredible opportunity to represent the largest healthcare system in East Tennessee. The mission of Covenant Health is to serve the community by enhancing the quality of life through better health, which resonates with everyone. I find it rewarding to have the opportunity to share the impact of Covenant Health on our community and the experiences of others. I also take great pride in highlighting how philanthropic support has the potential to change and save the lives of people in our community.