Ken Hartman

Overview

Ken Hartman is a Principal in Ryan’s Real Property Tax practice, based in the Firm’s Chicago office. He leads complex commercial real estate property tax engagements across the Midwest, advising clients on valuation, assessment, taxation, and exemption matters. Ken guides end-to-end appeal strategies, working closely with property owners, internal specialists, and local assessing authorities to deliver disciplined execution, technical accuracy, and defensible outcomes across diverse property portfolios.

With more than 18 years of property tax consulting experience, Ken brings deep valuation expertise and a practical, solution-oriented approach to client service. His background spans public accounting, national consulting firms, and real estate advisory roles, enabling him to address property tax challenges with clarity and sound judgment. Ken advises clients across a wide range of property types, including office, healthcare, retail, hospitality, multifamily, and industrial assets. His leadership emphasizes consistency, technical rigor, and strong advocacy, helping clients achieve fair and equitable property tax results while supporting long-term asset strategies.

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Notre Dame

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

Property Tax School, Texas A&M University

Intermediate Personal Property Tax School, University of Georgia

Intermediate Real Property Tax School, University of Tennessee

Experience and Achievements

Principal, Real Property Tax, Ryan, Chicago office

• Leads valuation, assessment, and appeal strategies across multiple Midwest jurisdictions

• Oversees end-to-end property tax appeals for complex commercial portfolios

Director, Property Tax Solutions, Thomson Reuters

Senior Manager, Property Tax, Deloitte & Touche

Manager, Property Tax, Arthur Andersen

Staff, Commercial Real Estate Advisory, Draper and Kramer, Incorporated