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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.
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