Kirk Garza

Overview

Kirk Garza is a Principal at Ryan, specializing in real property tax consulting for commercial real estate owners across Texas. He advises clients on complex valuation and assessment matters, helping them manage risk, reduce tax exposure, and achieve defensible outcomes through disciplined analysis and strategic advocacy. Kirk is known for aligning technical property tax expertise with client objectives, delivering clarity and confidence throughout the appeal and litigation support process.

With more than 15 years of experience in property tax consulting, appraisal, and valuation advisory services, Kirk brings a comprehensive, results-driven perspective to each engagement. Prior to joining Ryan, he held senior leadership roles within national appraisal firms and a Texas-based property tax law firm, where he led market operations, managed portfolios, and supported litigation efforts statewide. Kirk is an active industry speaker and educator and has presented for the Aggie Real Estate Network, the CCIM Institute Central Texas Chapter, the Council On State Taxation, the Institute for Professionals in Taxation, and Ryan Law.

Education and Qualifications

Master of Real Estate, Land Economics and Real Estate, Texas A&M University

Bachelor of Science, Economics, Texas A&M University

Member Appraisal Institute (MAI) Designation, Appraisal Institute

Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Designation, CCIM Institute

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

State of Texas Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, TALCB

State of Texas Senior Property Tax Consultant, TDLR

Experience and Achievements

Principal, Real Property Tax, Ryan, Austin – Four Barton Skyway office

• Specializes in providing property tax consulting services to commercial real estate owners in Texas

Director, Property Tax Commercial, Ryan, Austin – Four Barton Skyway office

Managing Director, Bowery Valuation, Austin, Texas

• Led the Texas market, focusing on commercial real estate for a national appraisal firm focused on technology-driven solutions (SaaS)

Director, Popp Hutcheson PLLC, Austin, Texas

• Responsible for annual property tax appeals and litigation support for commercial real estate in Texas

Senior Director, HCP Realty Advisors, Inc., Austin, Texas

• Coordinated and managed the daily operations of the Valuation and Advisory Services team covering Texas

Real Property Tax School Instructor, Institute for Professionals in Taxation (2019–Present)

CMI Professional Designation Property Tax Committee, Institute for Professionals in Taxation (2022–Present)