Teresa Sharp

Overview

Teresa Sharp is a Principal in Ryan’s Houston office, where she specializes in multistate personal property tax compliance and consulting. She advises clients on the analysis of real and personal property values, equity of assessment reviews, audit defense, negotiations, and property tax accrual and budgeting, delivering comprehensive solutions across complex, high-volume environments. Teresa serves clients in the retail, manufacturing, leasing, restaurant, and telecommunications industries.

With more than 35 years of property tax experience, Teresa brings deep technical expertise and a disciplined, execution-focused approach to client service. Her background includes leadership roles within property tax consulting, software, and Big Four environments, providing her with a broad perspective on compliance, reporting, and audit readiness. Teresa also contributes to the profession through public speaking and thought leadership, including participation with professional organizations dedicated to advancing best practices in property tax compliance.

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Colorado Mesa University

Texas Senior Property Tax Consultant

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

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

Experience and Achievements

Principal, Personal Property Tax, Ryan, Houston office

• Leads multistate personal property tax compliance and consulting engagements

• Advises clients on valuation analysis, audit defense, and assessment equity reviews

Director, Property Tax Compliance, Ryan, Houston office

Senior Manager, Property Tax, property tax consulting and software firm

Senior Manager, Big Four accounting firm

Tax Accountant, large retail firm

Member, National Association of Professional Women