Annie Hilton

Overview

Annie Hilton is a Principal in Ryan’s Real Property Tax practice, based in the Firm’s Austin office. With more than 25 years of experience, she leads and executes property tax consulting engagements nationwide for owners of commercial real estate. Annie advises clients on valuation appeals, negotiation strategy, pre- and post-acquisition due diligence, litigation support, and exemption matters, helping them manage risk, control costs, and maintain defensible property tax positions across diverse portfolios.

Annie’s experience spans a wide range of property types, including apartments, office buildings, industrial facilities, oilfield services properties, semiconductor manufacturing facilities, corporate campuses, and retail assets. Over the past several years, she has focused extensively on apartment properties in Travis County and across Central Texas, where she brings deep market knowledge and a disciplined, data-driven approach to assessment analysis and appeal strategy. Known for her client-centered mindset and strong technical foundation, Annie works closely with property owners and asset managers to align property tax strategy with broader investment objectives and deliver measurable, sustainable savings.

Education and Qualifications

Master of Arts in Land Economics and Real Estate, Texas A&M University

Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, Texas A&M University

Licensed Property Tax Consultant, State of Texas

Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)

Experience and Achievements

Principal, Real Property Tax, Ryan, Austin office

• Leads nationwide property tax consulting engagements for commercial real estate owners

• Focuses on apartment valuation and appeal strategy in Travis County and across Central Texas

• Advises on due diligence, litigation support, negotiation, and exemption analysis

Director, Property Tax Commercial, Ryan, Austin office

• Managed commercial property tax appeal engagements across multiple asset classes

• Oversaw client relationships and execution of valuation and assessment strategies

Tax Consultant, Morrison & Head, LP, Austin, TX

• Represented commercial real estate owners in valuation appeals and assessment negotiations

• Provided advisory services on multifamily and other income-producing properties

Director / Vice President, Duff & Phelps, Austin, TX

• Led property tax consulting engagements across commercial asset classes

• Directed valuation analysis and appeal strategy for complex portfolios

Senior Associate, Deloitte, Austin, TX

• Advised clients within the property tax services group on valuation and compliance matters

Associate, Marvin F. Poer and Company, Houston, TX

• Supported property tax appeal engagements and conducted valuation analysis

Member, Central Texas CCIM Chapter

Member, Real Estate Council of Austin

Member, Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals