Gregory A. Damico, CPA
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Greg, the founder of Tax Advisors, PLLC, has over twenty-seven years of public accounting and private industry experience in federal, international, property, state/local, cost segregation and government relations tax experience. After his public accounting experience with Arthur Andersen, Moss Adams, and Coopers & Lybrand Greg became Tax Manager for Thousand Trails, Inc. In 1988 Greg became Tax Director & Vice President for Red Lion Hotels' corporate office where he was responsible for all federal, state, property and local taxes. In 1996, Greg left Red Lion to consult with other companies, and went on to form Tax Advisors, PLLC. Greg has represented clients before numerous county and state judicial bodies. He is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, Oregon Society of CPAs, Institute of Professionals in Taxation, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals, and the hotel associations in Washington, California, Oregon, Colorado, Idaho, Utah, New Mexico, Hawaii, and Montana.
Portia J. Howard
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After over eight years of experience as a Revenue Auditor for the Washington Department of Revenue, Portia joined Tax Advisors in 2002 as a Property, State and Local Tax Consultant. Portia also brings private industry experience which includes working as a Field Consultant for the Southland Corporation and as an Operations Manager/Accountant for a local start-up. With Tax Advisors, Portia helps manage the property tax services group, working with clients and assessor's offices in analyzing and securing reduced assessed values. Portia also specializes in performing reverse sales and excise tax audits, handling tax audits, obtaining manufacturing machinery and equipment tax refunds, researching and applying for tax exemptions and cancellations, and reducing real and personal property tax valuations. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Business from the University of Washington in Seattle and passed the CPA exam on her first attempt.

Kent Osborne, ASA
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Since 1979 Kent has provided cost segregation, valuation consulting, and expert witness services to a variety of clients. As a cost segregation analyst and certified appraiser, Kent focuses on the cost segregation and valuation of most types of real property, including the quantification of obsolescence and other conditions causing a loss in value. He is certified by the American Society of Appraisers as a Senior Appraiser in the discipline of Machinery and Technical Specialties/Cost Surveys (an expert in the cost approach). He was a Vice President with Arthur D. Little Valuation in Los Angeles where he managed the cost segregation and property tax groups. Kent has published numerous articles which are available on request.
Kelly Roberton , Business Development Manager
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 Kelly is a seasoned sales representative and a graduate of Washington State University – Pullman with a degree in Sport Management and Business Administration. Kelly interned with the Group Sales Division of the Portland Trail Blazers and was then hired as an Account Representative, where she generated season, group and inside sales. Kelly also managed the Trail Blazers client database, enhanced customer service and maximized sales opportunities. At Tax Advisors, Kelly is responsible for facilitating the introduction of Tax Advisors to new clients, helping their existing clients with service needs and working with the team at Tax Advisors to help grow and expand their tax practice.

 

 Aaron Taylor , ASA
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Aaron has specialized in the delivery of financial advisory and valuation services since 1993. Prior to joining Tax Advisors, Aaron was a Manager at Deloitte FAS, LLP and Lead Appraiser at National Appraisal Co., Inc. In his current role at Tax Advisors, he oversees and performs valuation and cost segregation projects that include both real and personal property components. Aaron has broad valuation experience encompassing work within the high tech, biotechnology, paper and forest products, electronic, aerospace and defense, consumer products, petroleum, telecommunications, utility, hotel, food service, mining and food processing industries. His real and personal property valuation experience consists of improved and unimproved industrial, commercial, and residential properties, which are generally considered highly complex. He is certified by the American Society of Appraisers as a Senior Accredited Member – Machinery Technical Specialties and a licensed real estate appraiser in various states.