Gerry Ridgely

Overview

Gerry Ridgely is a Principal in Ryan’s Client Services practice, based in the Firm’s Dallas office. He works closely with clients to coordinate and deliver integrated tax services across Ryan’s major practice areas, helping organizations navigate complex tax matters with clarity, consistency, and confidence.

Gerry brings deep experience in state and local tax and client service leadership and is known for aligning technical expertise with practical business needs. He partners with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective service delivery and strong client outcomes across industries. In addition to his client work, Gerry contributes to the profession through speaking engagements and published thought leadership, including as a co-author of TEX-TAX℠, a Texas sales and use tax expert system widely used by industry and formerly utilized by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.

Education and Qualifications

Master of Professional Accounting, Taxation, The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting, The University of Texas at Austin

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Licensed in Texas (Ryan is not a CPA firm.)

Experience and Achievements

Principal, Client Services, Ryan, Dallas office

• Manages and coordinates tax services across all Ryan practice areas

• Supports clients with integrated, multidisciplinary tax solutions

Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Member, Dallas/Fort Worth State Tax Association

Member, Institute for Professionals in Taxation

Member, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants