Lee Henagan

Overview

Lee Henagan serves as a Principal in Ryan’s Severance Tax and Royalty practice, based in the Firm’s Houston office, where he advises clients on complex, multijurisdictional severance tax matters. He works closely with energy and natural resource companies to identify and secure production tax incentives, deductions, and exemptions, helping organizations manage compliance obligations while optimizing tax outcomes.

Lee brings extensive experience in severance tax consulting, combining technical expertise with a practical understanding of operational and royalty reporting processes. He routinely evaluates internal tax and royalty compliance frameworks and recommends best practices to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and control across jurisdictions. Lee is an active contributor to professional education and industry dialogue, regularly speaking for Ryan clients and organizations including the Council of Petroleum Accountants Societies, the Petroleum Accountants Society of Houston, and the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants. His approach emphasizes clarity, disciplined execution, and informed decision-making in a highly regulated environment.

Education and Qualifications

Master of Business Administration, Louisiana State University

Bachelor of Science, Finance, Louisiana State University

Experience and Achievements

Principal, Severance Tax and Royalty, Ryan, Houston office

• Provides multijurisdictional severance tax and royalty consulting and advisory services

• Advises on production tax incentives, deductions, exemptions, and royalty compliance

Director, Severance Tax, Ryan, Houston office

Manager, Ryan, Houston office

Team Leader, Ryan, Houston office

Senior Consultant, Ryan, Houston office

Consultant, Ryan, Houston office

Legislative Aide, Louisiana State Senate