Chad Dunkin

Overview

Chad Dunkin serves as a Principal in Ryan’s Sales and Use Tax practice out of The Woodlands, Texas. Chad is affiliated with the Houston office and serves as Practice Leader for the Midland, Texas market. He advises clients on multijurisdictional transaction tax matters, delivering strategic guidance that helps organizations manage compliance obligations, mitigate risk, and achieve defensible tax outcomes. Chad works with clients across a range of industries, including oil and gas, restaurant services, and general manufacturing, and applies a disciplined and practical approach to complex tax challenges.

With extensive experience in transaction tax consulting, Chad has held progressive leadership roles within Ryan’s Texas offices, providing him with deep insight into both technical tax analysis and effective client advocacy. He is known for his hands-on, solutions-oriented approach and his ability to translate complex sales and use tax requirements into clear, actionable strategies. Chad remains actively engaged in the profession through his involvement with the Institute for Professionals in Taxation.

Education & Qualifications

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

Experience & Achievements

Principal, Sales and Use Tax, Ryan, The Woodlands, TX 

• Advises on multijurisdictional transaction tax matters across diverse industries

Director, Transaction Tax, Ryan, Houston office

Manager, Ryan, Houston office

Team Leader, Ryan, Houston office

Senior Consultant, Ryan, Houston office

Consultant, Ryan, Houston office