PLANO (June 8, 2026) - Ryan, a leading global tax services and software provider, today announced the promotions of Damon Chronis to President, Americas, and Matt Travis to President, U.S. Operations, marking a significant step forward in the Firm’s evolution. Respected leaders and experts in tax, Chronis and Travis step into these roles with deep industry expertise and knowledge of Ryan’s business. Together, they will lead Ryan’s strategy for the Americas with a shared vision for innovation and operational excellence, strengthening the Firm’s ability to deliver exceptional client value while continuing to invest in its people and future growth.
“Damon and Matt have each played an important role in shaping Ryan into the Firm we are today,” said G. Brint Ryan, Chairman and CEO at Ryan. “Their longstanding tenures reflect years of trusted leadership and a deep commitment to our culture and clients. I have had the privilege of watching them both grow within the organization and consistently lead with integrity, vision, and purpose. As they take on these expanded roles, I am excited to see the impact their partnership will have on our team members, the clients we serve around the world, and Ryan’s future.”
Chronis’s journey at Ryan spans more than 27 years and reflects the strategic vision and client-first mindset that continue to define the Firm today. Joining Ryan in 1999 upon graduating from the University of New Mexico, Chronis began his career in the Sales and Use Tax practice and quickly established himself as a problem solver and trusted advisor. Over the years, he has played a pivotal role in building and expanding several of Ryan’s industry-leading tax practices, including pioneering work in fuel tax exemptions and ticket excise tax strategies that have led to more than one billion dollars in tax savings. His leadership trajectory has been defined by a relentless focus on outcomes, with a leadership philosophy of “listen and learn first.”
As President, Americas, Chronis oversees Ryan’s business across the United States, Canada, and Latin America, focused on driving regional growth, operational alignment, and financial performance. His priorities include the following:
- Leading Ryan’s growth strategy across the Americas, including market expansion, acquisitions, and client development initiatives
- Aligning regional and functional leadership teams around shared business priorities, operational excellence, and long-term strategic objectives
- Overseeing financial performance across the Americas while driving scalability and sustained value creation for clients and stakeholders
- Serving as a key connector between regional execution and Ryan’s broader global strategy to ensure consistent alignment across the enterprise
“We’re entering an exciting period for Ryan where we can truly serve our purpose at scale,” said Damon Chronis, President, Americas. “We have the best team in tax, bar none. Our domain expertise, combined with our technology capabilities, means we can support clients across the globe with unmatched capacity and further strengthen our reputation for excellence.”
Travis’s career at Ryan reflects both the entrepreneurial opportunity and collaborative spirit that have fueled the Firm’s growth for more than three decades. Travis first joined Ryan as an intern in 2002, holding roles in the Firm’s Severance Tax practice from its earliest stages. After joining and ultimately leading EnerTax, he returned to Ryan in 2015 following the Firm’s acquisition of the business, where he integrated and expanded one of Ryan’s most successful specialty practices. Travis is known for his operational discipline, transparent and direct leadership style, and commitment to the next generation of tax professionals. His leadership approach—grounded in empowering high performers, relentless prioritization, and “giving good ideas a try”—has cultivated teams that consistently deliver strong client results while creating meaningful career opportunities across the Firm.
As President, U.S. Operations, Travis leads the day-to-day operations of Ryan’s U.S. business, with responsibility for translating enterprise strategy into operational execution and business performance. His priorities include the following:
- Driving operational execution across the U.S. business to deliver strong financial performance and client service excellence
- Partnering closely with the executive leadership team on strategic planning, business priorities, investments, acquisitions, and operations
- Enhancing efficiency, accountability, and execution across Ryan’s U.S. operations
- Ensuring Ryan’s U.S. business remains aligned with enterprise objectives, operational standards, and the Firm’s long-term strategic vision
“Ryan has always been a place where people with drive and ideas can build something meaningful—not just for clients, but for their own careers and families,” said Matt Travis, President, U.S. Operations. “Having started my journey as an intern more than two decades ago, it’s incredibly rewarding to step into this role at such a pivotal time for the Firm. I truly believe Ryan represents the best of the tax industry. With our exceptional tax practitioners and leadership teams, we have nothing but opportunity ahead.”
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About Ryan
Ryan, an award-winning global tax services and software provider, is the largest Firm in the world dedicated exclusively to business taxes. The Firm provides an integrated suite of federal, provincial, and international tax services on a multijurisdictional basis, including tax recovery, consulting, advocacy, compliance, and technology services. Empowered by the dynamic myRyan work environment, which is widely recognized as the most innovative in the tax services industry, Ryan’s multidisciplinary team of more than 7,100 professionals and associates serves over 74,000 clients in more than 80 countries, including many of the world’s most prominent Global 5000 companies. More information about Ryan can be found at ryan.com/canada.
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