December 1, 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nebraska Governor Appoints New State Tax Commissioner. On November 27, 2006, Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman announced that he has appointed Mr. Douglas Ewald to be Nebraska's next State Tax Commissioner, effective December 4, 2006. Mr. Ewald joins the Department of Revenue with extensive private sector experience, having most recently served as Director of State Taxes for Union Pacific Corporation (UP).

Governor Heineman has also committed to returning the Nebraska Department of Property Assessment and Taxation under the authority of the Nebraska Department of Revenue. Current Property Tax Administrator, Ms. Catherine Lang, is to be appointed Deputy Tax Commissioner.

The Governor’s office has released a full news release announcing the new team at the Nebraska Department of Revenue.

If you have any questions regarding the above information, please contact Mr. G. Brint Ryan, Managing Principal, Mr. Gerry Ridgely, Principal, or Mr. Damon Chronis, Principal, of the Ryan & Company Dallas office at 972.934.0022. Mr. Ryan, Mr. Ridgely, and Mr. Chronis can also be reached via e-mail.

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