Kevin P. Sullivan

Overview

Kevin Sullivan is a Principal in Ryan’s Houston office, where he specializes in helping clients maximize federal and state tax incentives across the architecture, engineering, construction, renewable energy, manufacturing, and real estate sectors. He advises organizations on the strategic application of engineering-based tax incentives, delivering solutions that align technical analysis with regulatory requirements and measurable financial outcomes.

With deep experience at the intersection of engineering, tax, and sustainability, Kevin brings a disciplined, practical approach to incentive studies and credit implementation. His expertise spans energy efficiency incentives, clean energy investment and production credits, research and development tax credits, and cost segregation studies. Kevin is a frequent speaker for Ryan clients and professional organizations, presenting federal and state tax incentives, clean energy credits, and sustainable design strategies, and is recognized for translating complex technical requirements into actionable guidance for clients.

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Houston

Licensed Professional Engineer, Texas

Certified Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Rater

Experience & Achievements

Principal, Client Services, Ryan, Houston office

• Leads delivery of engineering-based federal and state tax incentive studies

• Advises clients on clean energy, energy efficiency, and innovation-related incentives

Partner, Federal and State Income Tax Services, national consulting firm

• Led teams of licensed professional engineers delivering compliant incentive studies

Director of Engineering, Federal and State Income Tax Services, national consulting firm

• Developed and scaled energy-related tax incentive service lines

Engineer/Team Director/Project Manager, Engineering and Consulting Services, national engineering and consulting firm

• Managed multidisciplinary teams across civil, environmental, and infrastructure projects

Board Member, Construction Financial Management Association, Houston Chapter

Member, American Society of Civil Engineers, Houston Branch

Committee Member, Associated General Contractors Houston

Former Board Member, Bayou Land Conservancy

Former Member, Green Building Committee, Greater Houston Partnership