Rick is actively involved in all aspects of operations for Kurz Group including client representation, compliance, and appeal of commercial real estate and business personal property. Prior to founding Kurz Group in 1987, Rick was involved in sales, leasing, and ownership of commercial income-producing property. In 1980, he received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Real Estate from the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University. During key sessions of the Texas Legislature, Rick served as a Board Member on the TAPTP Legislative Committee. He also is a licensed Senior Property Tax Consultant; a Texas Real Estate Broker; a current member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation (IPT); and a current member of the Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals (TAPTP).

Jeff is actively involved in all aspects of operation for Kurz Group including client representation, compliance, and appeal of commercial real estate and business personal property. Prior to joining Kurz Group in 1990, Jeff was a Commercial Real Estate Broker specializing in retail leasing and the sale of land and income-producing properties. In 1982, he received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Real Estate and Marketing from the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University. Jeff is a licensed Property Tax Consultant; a Texas Real Estate Broker; a current member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation (IPT); and an active member serving on the Board of Directors of the Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals′ (TAPTP) Government Relations Committee.

Kathy joined Kurz Group in 1992 having previously worked as a Customer Service Manager at the Dallas Central Appraisal District for 6 years. Kathy is in charge of residential property appeals, tax bill collection & auditing, as well as all aspects of the office management. She is also the liaison for Kurz Group with NAPTAG affiliates throughout the country. Kathy is a licensed Property Tax Consultant; a current member of the Texas Association of Assessing Officers (TAAO); and a current member of the Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals (TAPTP).

Erol began his career in property tax consulting in 1990 and has represented property owners in property tax appeal settlements throughout Texas and the United States. Joining Kurz Group in 1993, Erol specializes in all levels of commercial real estate appeal representation, including complex cases. In addition to client representation involving compliance and appeal of commercial real estate and business personal property, he played a crucial role in the development and integration of the analytical tools and materials currently used in all appeal/negotiation processes for Kurz Group. Erol is a licensed Senior Property Tax Consultant; a current member of the Texas Association of Assessing Officers (TAAO); and a current member of the Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals (TAPTP).

Terri began her career in property tax in 1983. Prior to joining Kurz Group in 1995, she spent 8 years with the Dallas Central Appraisal District in the Commercial Real Estate Department as a Commercial Supervisor, as well as 5 years with AT&T as a Tax Manager. Terri′s areas of expertise include nation-wide management of personal property compliance, negotiations & appeals, aircraft valuation & appeals, Freeport exemptions, and abatement compliance. In 1982, she received her Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas-Arlington. Terri is a licensed Property Tax Consultant; a current member of the Texas Association of Assessing Officers (TAAO); and a current member of the Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals (TAPTP).

LaVada began her career in property tax in 1987. Prior to joining Kurz Group in 1999, she spent 12 years with the Dallas Central Appraisal District in the Personal Property Department as a Business Personal Property Supervisor, as well as the Utility Appraiser performing ad valorem utility appraisals for all utilities in the Dallas County. Her areas of expertise include national business personal property compliance, negotiations & appeals, aircraft valuation & appeals, Freeport exemptions, and abatement compliance. In 1988, LaVada received her Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Finance degree from the University of Texas - Dallas. She is a licensed Senior Property Tax Consultant; a current member of the Texas Association of Assessing Officers (TAAO); and a current member of the Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals (TAPTP).

Clint has been involved in property tax since 1991. Prior to joining Kurz Group in 2001, he spent 10 years with the Dallas Central Appraisal District in the Commercial Real Estate Department as a Senior Appraiser. Clint′s areas of expertise include commercial real estate tax appeals, negotiations, and representation in the state of Texas. He graduated from the University of North Texas in 1989. Clint is a licensed Property Tax Consultant; a current member of the Texas Association of Assessing Officers (TAAO); and a current member of the Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals (TAPTP).

Laura began her career in property tax in 1991. Prior to joining Kurz Group in 2001, she spent 10 years with the Dallas Central Appraisal District. She possesses knowledge in all aspects of ad valorem taxation and appraisal district operations. Laura′s areas of expertise include national business personal property compliance, negotiations & appeals, aircraft valuation & appeals, Freeport exemptions, and abatement compliance. She is a licensed Property Tax Consultant; a current member of the Texas Association of Assessing Officers (TAAO); and a current member of the Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals (TAPTP).

Mark has over 20 years of property management and development experience in commercial, industrial, medical, and retail assets. Prior to joining Kurz Group in 2006, he was Regional Vice President of the Burr Wolff/North Texas Region for 9 years. Mark also has been the Vice President of Mediplex Property Management, a developer of medical office buildings and outpatient facilities; and a Property Manager for Trammel Crow Company, a developer/manager of commercial real estate assets. Mark received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from Oklahoma State University. He is a licensed Property Tax Consultant; a Texas Real Estate Broker; a certified Real Property Administrator (RPA); a current member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation (IPT); and a current member of the Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals (TAPTP).

Michelle came to Kurz Group from Associates First Capital Corp where she was the Director of Change Management, developing process and procedure flows along with managing a team of software developers. She joined Kurz Group in 2006, assisting in the essential day-to-day business operations as well as the appeals and negotiations for commercial real estate. Michelle is a licensed Property Tax Consultant and a current member of the Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals (TAPTP).

Allen has been involved in promoting the property tax consulting industry since 1997. He began his career as a research analyst with a national property tax consulting firm, and then spent 11 years involved in selling property tax services in several capacities, most recently being the property tax division of a Big 4 Public Accounting firm, where he sold real estate tax consulting and appeal services on a national scale. Allen joined Kurz Group in 2008 with his primary focus in new business development. He oversees all sales & marketing activity for real estate and business personal property tax consulting and compliance services. Allen is a licensed Property Tax Consultant; a current member of the Instituted for Professionals in Taxation (IPT); and a current member of the Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals (TAPTP).

Taylor joined Kurz Group in 2010 with her primary focus in developing and overseeing the company′s marketing strategies including advertising campaigns; communication activities, such as sponsorships and public relations efforts; and the Web site re-design and maintenance. In 2009, she received her Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Marketing from the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University. Taylor is a licensed Property Tax Consultant and a current member of the Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals (TAPTP).