Rachel Duck

Overview

Rachel Duck serves as a Principal at Ryan, based in the Firm’s Austin office at Four Barton Skyway, where she advises clients on the valuation, assessment, and taxation of real property at the state and local levels. She works with owners and investors of income-producing properties across a broad range of asset types and industries, delivering disciplined, well-supported strategies that address complex assessment challenges and support defensible property tax outcomes.

With extensive experience in property tax consulting, Rachel supports clients through valuation appeals, negotiations, pre- and post-acquisition due diligence, and litigation support. Her background includes progressive leadership roles within property tax consulting firms, providing her with deep insight into both technical valuation analysis and effective advocacy. Rachel is known for her practical, client-focused approach and her ability to translate complex property tax issues into clear, actionable solutions. She also contributes to professional development and industry dialogue as a frequent speaker for organizations, including the Council On State Taxation, Institute for Professionals in Taxation, and Aggie Real Estate Network, as well as through instruction within property tax education programs.

Education and Qualifications

Master of Real Estate, Texas A&M University

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Spanish, Vanderbilt University

Senior Property Tax Consultant, Licensed in Texas

Certified Member of the Institute (CMI), Property Tax, Institute for Professionals in Taxation

Experience and Achievements

Principal, Ryan, Austin – Four Barton Skyway office

• Advises on valuation, assessment, and taxation of income-producing properties

• Supports appeals, negotiations, due diligence, and litigation matters

Principal, property tax consulting firm

Director, property tax consulting firm

Manager, property tax consulting firm

Intern, commercial appraisal firm

Property Tax School Instructor, Institute for Professionals in Taxation

Member, Institute for Professionals in Taxation