Bill Crow Joins Ryan as Principal to Support Continued Growth of State Income
and Franchise Tax Practice.

    


    
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<p><span class="xn-location">DALLAS</span>, <span class="xn-chron">July 28</span> /CNW/ -- Ryan, the leading tax services firm in <span class="xn-location">North America</span>, with the largest transaction tax practice in the <span class="xn-location">United States</span> and <span class="xn-location">Canada</span>, today announced that <span class="xn-person">Mr. William</span> (Bill) D. Crow has joined the leadership team as Principal, providing leadership and expertise to support the Firm's rapidly growing State Income and Franchise Tax practice. He will be based in the <span class="xn-location">Houston</span>, Texas office.</p>
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<p>Prior to joining Ryan, <span class="xn-person">Mr. Crow</span> was the State and Local Tax Practice Leader and shareholder for a Houston-based accounting and business consulting firm, as well as Managing Partner for a Houston-based tax consulting firm. <span class="xn-person">Mr. Crow</span> also has in-depth corporate experience, having served as Tax Counsel for a leading global Fortune 100 company. He brings 15 years of state and local tax experience supporting numerous Fortune 500 clients, with specialized expertise in the oil and gas and energy services industry. <span class="xn-person">Mr. Crow</span> has achieved broad industry recognition for strategic thought leadership, with recent speaking engagements at the Tax Executives Institute and Lorman Education Services. <span class="xn-person">Mr. Crow</span> has a Juris Doctor degree from the University of <span class="xn-location">Houston</span>, Law Center, and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with highest distinction from <span class="xn-org">Ambassador University</span>. He has been a licensed member of the State Bar of Texas for more than 15 years.</p>
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<p>"We are excited to have a recognized tax professional like <span class="xn-person">Bill Crow</span> join our executive team," said G. Brint Ryan, CEO and Managing Principal of Ryan. "His innovative approach to state income tax issues will provide our clients significant value and guide the continued growth of our State Income and Franchise Tax practice."</p>
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<p>"Ryan's market leadership position and commitment to client service have become widely recognized throughout the industry," said <span class="xn-person">Mr. Crow</span>. "I am honored to join the leadership team and look forward to supporting Ryan's premier portfolio of Fortune 1000 companies."</p>
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    About Ryan
    
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<p>Ryan is the leading tax services firm in <span class="xn-location">North America</span>, with the largest transaction tax practice in the <span class="xn-location">United States</span> and <span class="xn-location">Canada</span>. Headquartered in <span class="xn-location">Dallas</span>, Texas, the Firm provides a comprehensive range of state, local, federal, and international tax advisory and consulting services on a multi-jurisdictional basis, including audit defense, tax recovery, credits and incentives, tax process improvement and automation, tax appeals, and strategic planning. With a multi-disciplinary team of more than 850 professionals and associates, Ryan serves many of the world's most prominent Fortune 1000 companies.</p>
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For further information: G. Brint Ryan, CEO and Managing Principal of Ryan, [phone], [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ryanco.com