Thomas Novosad

Overview

Thomas Novosad is a Principal in Ryan’s Complex Property Tax practice, based in the Firm’s Austin office. He advises complex industrial clients on property tax strategy, valuation, and appeals, with a particular focus on refining, petrochemical, and energy-related assets. Thomas works closely with owners and operators to develop defensible valuation positions and resolve highly technical assessment challenges.

With a background spanning engineering, industry leadership, law firm representation, and property tax consulting, Thomas brings a rare combination of technical depth and practical insight to complex property tax matters. He has represented Fortune 500 companies in the refining and petrochemical sectors and previously served in senior roles within a Fortune 50 refining organization. Thomas is also an active contributor to professional education, regularly presenting and publishing on property tax and valuation topics for industry and academic audiences.

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University

Senior Property Tax Consultant, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Life Agent, Texas Department of Insurance

Experience and Achievements

Principal, Complex Property Tax, Ryan, Austin office

• Advises complex industrial clients on valuation, assessment appeals, and property tax strategy

• Specializes in refining, petrochemical, and heavy industrial property portfolios

Managing Member, national property tax consulting firm

• Represented Fortune 500 clients in refining and petrochemical industries

Principal, property tax law firm

Executive Director, Fortune 50 refining company

Valuation Engineer, appraisal district consulting firm

Member, American Society of Chemical Engineers, Senior Member

Member, Institute for Professionals in Taxation