Damon Chronis

Overview

Damon Chronis serves as President, Americas at Ryan, where he leads the Firm’s service delivery and operational strategy across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. He oversees multiple major practices and thousands of tax professionals, including industry-leading Property Tax, Transaction Tax, and Severance Tax practices. Damon drives alignment across regions to ensure consistent execution, scalable growth, and a client experience defined by clarity, quality, and measurable results in complex tax environments.

With more than 25 years of tax consulting experience, Damon advises Fortune 1000 companies in the air transportation, defense, mining, and oil and gas refining sectors. He continues to actively serve clients through Ryan’s Transaction Tax practice, specializing in state and local sales and use tax and federal excise tax. Damon is known for his practical approach to solving complex tax issues, strong advocacy for clients, and commitment to measurable outcomes. He also contributes to professional development and community engagement through frequent speaking roles and active service with organizations including the Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County and Young Presidents’ Organization.

Education & Qualifications

Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting, University of New Mexico

Experience & Achievements

President, Americas, Ryan, Plano office

• Leads service delivery and operational strategy across the Americas region

• Drives alignment, performance, and consistent client experience across regional operations

President, U.S. Operations, Ryan

• Led seven practices and 4,200+ team members across U.S. Operations

• Oversaw the nation’s largest Transaction Tax and Property Tax practices

Technical Training Chairperson, Professional Development Committee, Ryan

• Directed development and administration of internal technical training courses

Advanced Training Chairperson, SALT Development Program, Ryan

• Managed continuing professional education for state and local tax professionals

Local Luncheon Co-Chairperson, Dallas/Fort Worth State Tax Association (2002–2003)

Member, Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), North Texas Chapter

Member, Institute for Professionals in Taxation

Member, American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA)

Board of Directors, Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County

Board of Advisors, Coalition to Reduce Spending

Anderson Foundation Board Member, University of New Mexico Anderson School of Management

Dallas Business Journal, 40 Under Forty (2012)

Collin County Business Press, 40 Under 40 (2012)