Kristi Lazo

Overview

Kristi Lazo is a Principal in Ryan’s Real Property Tax practice, based in the Firm’s Plano office. With more than 25 years of experience in property tax consulting, she advises clients on complex real property tax matters involving commercial portfolios across multiple jurisdictions. Kristi specializes in office, industrial, and retail properties, helping national clients manage assessment challenges, reduce tax exposure, and develop strategic property tax solutions aligned with broader operational and investment objectives.

Kristi brings extensive multistate consulting experience and a disciplined, client-focused approach to property tax advisory services. She works closely with organizations to navigate complex valuation and assessment environments, providing practical guidance on portfolio management, assessment review, and appeal strategy. Known for her collaborative leadership style and strong market insight, Kristi combines technical expertise with practical execution to deliver measurable outcomes for clients with large and diverse commercial real estate holdings.

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor of Business Administration, Real Estate, Baylor University

Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), CCIM Institute

Registered Tax Professional and International Indirect Tax Specialist

Experience and Achievements

Principal, Real Property Tax, Ryan, Plano office

• Advises national clients on multistate real property tax consulting matters

• Specializes in office, industrial, and retail property portfolios

• Supports strategic assessment review and appeal initiatives across complex commercial holdings

Senior Director, Altus Group, Dallas, Texas

• Led complex property tax consulting engagements involving large commercial portfolios

• Directed client strategy and valuation review initiatives across multiple jurisdictions

Director, Altus Group, Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

• Managed assessment review and property tax consulting assignments for national clients

Senior Manager, Altus Group, Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

• Supported valuation analysis and property tax appeal engagements across commercial asset classes

Manager, Altus Group, Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

• Advised clients on property tax strategy and assessment matters

Vice President, Alliance Tax Advisors, Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

• Provided commercial real estate property tax consulting services across multiple jurisdictions

Manager, Deloitte, Property Tax Services

• Managed property tax consulting engagements involving commercial real estate portfolios