September 15, 2000
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ryan & Company Announces Chicago, Illinois Operations; Expansion of Telecommunications Tax Practice.
Dallas, Texas -- Ryan & Company today announced the commencement
of operations in Chicago, Illinois and the expansion of the Firm's telecommunications
transaction tax practice. The Firm has retained Duggan Realty Advisors,
L.L.C. of Dallas, Texas to conduct the search for suitable office space
in the Downtown Chicago area.
Ryan & Company named Mr. James Kranjc, CPA, Senior Manager specializing
in Telecommunications Tax Services, to head the new office. In his new
position, Mr. Kranjc will focus on business development, service delivery,
and recruiting efforts in the Chicago market, building on Ryan &
Company's existing presence and service delivery nationally. Mr. Kranjc
will expand Ryan & Company's current telecommunications transaction
tax practice. He will also support Ryan & Company's many national
accounts that operate in the state. According to G. Brint Ryan, Ryan
& Company Managing Principal, "Mr. Kranjc's reputation in the
Chicago market is exceptional. He will provide the additional breadth
our firm has been looking for in the Midwest market as well as in the
telecommunications industry."
Prior to joining Ryan & Company, Mr. Kranjc established his expertise
in transaction taxes with over 17 years of experience in industry and
government positions. Mr. Kranjc's experience includes 13 years in the
tax department of Ameritech Corporation where he served his last seven
years as Director, Transaction Taxes. His experience also includes working
in the tax departments of The Sherwin Williams Corporation and Midland-Ross
Corporation. Prior to working in industry, Mr. Kranjc was employed as
a Revenue Auditor with the Illinois Department of Revenue for roughly
3 years.
"The telecommunications industry is incredibly dynamic and the
rate of technological change creates some of the most challenging transaction
tax issues faced by any industry," stated Mr. Kranjc. "We
look forward to becoming one of Ryan & Company's fastest growing
business units by assisting clients with meeting these challenges."
Ryan & Company, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one of the largest
independent tax consulting firms in the United States with offices in
Atlanta, Austin, Baton Rouge, Dallas, Denver, El Paso, and Houston.
The firm specializes in providing state & local tax services primarily
in the sales and use tax, property tax, franchise tax, and state income
tax areas on a multi-state basis. Ryan & Company employs over 150
professionals serving many leading Fortune 500 companies located throughout
the United States.
PRESS INFORMATION CONTACT:
Brint Ryan
Ryan & Company
972.934.0022
e-mail: brint.ryan@ryanco.com
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