Michael Camden, Jr.

Overview

Michael Camden is a Principal in Ryan’s Credits and Incentives Consulting practice and is based in the Firm’s Austin office. He advises companies on the identification, negotiation, implementation, and management of business incentives and tax credit strategies that support major capital investments, facility expansions, relocations, workforce growth, and long-term business objectives. Michael works closely with corporate executives and project teams to align investment and location strategies with state and local economic development programs, helping clients secure meaningful financial benefits while navigating complex incentive requirements.

With more than 16 years of consulting experience with Ryan, Michael has led incentive engagements across a broad range of industries, including advanced manufacturing, data centers, healthcare, technology, renewable energy, oil and gas, aerospace and defense, hospitality, and commercial real estate. His experience spans discretionary and statutory incentives, including property tax abatements and exemptions, sales and use tax incentives, training grants, cash grants, New Markets Tax Credits, and historic tax credits. Michael brings particular expertise in structuring and negotiating complex state and local incentive packages and in developing strategies that maximize the economic value of major investment projects.

Michael is recognized for his practical, data-driven approach and ability to translate complex incentive programs into actionable strategies for corporate decision-makers. He leads Ryan professionals across engagements from initial site and incentive analysis through negotiation, implementation, and compliance, with an emphasis on disciplined execution and long-term client relationships. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Credits and Incentives Professional (CCIP), Michael is also active in the economic development and credits and incentives community and regularly engages with industry and professional organizations on issues affecting corporate investment and incentives.

Education and Qualifications

Master of Science, Accounting, Texas State University

Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Louisiana State University

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

Certified Credits and Incentives Professional (CCIP), Institute for Professionals in Taxation

Experience and Achievements

Principal, Credits and Incentives, Ryan, Austin office

• Advises on incentive strategy, negotiation, implementation, and compliance

• Leads multistate incentive engagements supporting large capital investment projects

Director, Credits and Incentives, Ryan, Austin office

• Led strategic incentive engagements for capital investment, expansion, and relocation projects

• Managed delivery of negotiated incentives and tax credit solutions across multiple industries

Volunteer Driver, Meals on Wheels Central Texas

Former Treasurer, Inherit Austin Board of Directors

Former Grants Committee Member, Preservation Austin

Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Member, Institute for Professionals in Taxation