History
2002
In April, the Firm expands its professional management team by
hiring Executive Vice President and General Counsel Tony G.
Mills. Formerly of PRG-Schultz International, Tony G. Mills
establishes the Ryan & Company Legal and Risk Management
Departments.
April brings the creation of the Severance Tax Consulting and
Compliance Practice based in its Houston office. Ryan &
Company’s severance tax team pinpoints opportunities through
in-depth analysis of client operations, aggressively pursues
available production incentives, and thoroughly analyzes all
relevant data to maximize economic recovery for its clients.
In May, Ryan & Company admits Principal Samuel P. Birchfield.
In June, Ryan & Company acquires the Los Angeles sales
and use tax practice of Arthur Andersen and establishes a
West Coast presence. New Principal and future Institute for
Professionals in Taxation (IPT) President Richard V. Carlson
joins the Firm as a result of the acquisition.
Ryan & Company registers the trademark “America’s State
& Local Tax Advisors” in July to reflect the national
presence the Firm has achieved.
In August, Ryan Software introduces a Web-based version of Tex-Tax.
Ryan & Company admits Principal John A. Walter to lead
the Atlanta, Georgia, office. Prior to joining the Firm, John A. Walter
served as a state & local tax Principal at Arthur Andersen and a Director
at Deloitte & Touche.
In November, Ryan & Company admits Principals Mark W.
Bennett, Randy W. Donald, and Ginny Buckner Kissling.
The Firm ends 2002 with 300 employees and over $44 million
in annual revenue.