Gary Rucker

Overview

Gary Rucker is a Principal in Ryan’s Real Property Tax practice, based in the Firm’s Houston office. He advises clients on the valuation, assessment, taxation, and exemption of real and personal property at the state and local levels. Gary serves a broad range of industries, including commercial and industrial property owners, financial institutions, hospitals and healthcare systems, public utilities, and not-for-profit charitable and civic organizations. He works closely with executive leadership teams to manage property tax exposure, strengthen compliance positions, and ensure assessments accurately reflect market conditions and statutory requirements.

With extensive experience across consulting, accounting, and property tax technology environments, Gary brings a comprehensive perspective to complex property tax matters. He combines deep technical knowledge of valuation methodology with a practical understanding of jurisdictional procedures, enabling him to develop disciplined strategies that withstand scrutiny and deliver measurable results. Known for his clear communication and steady leadership, Gary frequently presents to executive boards, taxing authorities, and professional associations, reinforcing his role as a trusted advisor in the property tax community. His approach reflects a commitment to helping clients proactively manage risk, identify savings opportunities, and maintain defensible property tax positions across diverse portfolios.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, University of Houston

• Senior Tax Consultant Designation, Texas Association of Property Tax Consultants

Experience and Achievements

Principal, Property Tax, Ryan, Houston office

Principal, Real Property Tax, Ryan, Houston, TX

• Specializes in the valuation, assessment, taxation, and exemption of real and personal property at the state and local levels.

• Advises clients across commercial, industrial, healthcare, financial services, utilities, and nonprofit sectors.

• Develops strategic approaches to managing property tax exposure and exemption qualification.

• Serves as a senior advisor to executive leadership teams on complex assessment matters.

Managing Director, ONESOURCE Property Tax, Houston, TX

• Led the Houston market property tax practice for a national property tax consulting firm.

• Directed client engagements involving valuation analysis, assessment reviews, and tax strategy development.

Director, State and Local Tax Services, National Accounting Firm

• Advised clients on property tax matters within a broader state and local tax framework.

• Supported complex engagements requiring technical valuation and procedural expertise.

Partner, National Property Tax Consulting and Software Firm

• Provided strategic property tax consulting services and supported technology-driven compliance solutions.

• Worked with multi-jurisdictional portfolios to manage assessment and reporting obligations.

Member, Texas Association of Property Tax Consultants

Former, Board of Directors, Texas Association of Property Tax Consultants