PRIVATE SECTOR EXPERIENCE
Current
- Principal, Client Services, Ryan, Houston office
- Specializes in maximizing federal and state tax incentives for architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) professionals, renewable energy developers, manufacturers, and real estate entities.
- Expert in delivering engineering-based tax studies for the following incentives:
- Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction (IRC §179D)
- New Energy Efficient Home Credit (IRC §45L)
- Research and Development Tax Credit (IRC §41)
- Cost Segregation Studies
- Clean Energy Investment and Production Tax Credits (IRC §48E and 45Y)
Previous
- Partner, Federal and State Income Tax Services, national consulting firm
- Led the engineering department of licensed professional engineers, delivering tax incentive studies aligned with federal and state regulatory guidance.
- Director of Engineering, Federal and State Income Tax Services, national consulting firm
- Developed and scaled energy-related tax incentive service lines, including clean energy modeling and compliance strategies.
- Engineer/Team Director/Project Manager, Engineering and Consulting Services, national engineering and consulting firm
- Managed multidisciplinary teams across civil, environmental, and infrastructure projects.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Sullivan lectures on federal and state tax incentives, clean energy credits, and sustainable design strategies for Ryan clients and professional conferences. He has presented for the following organizations:
- American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
- American Institute of Architects (AIA)
- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
- Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA)
- Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TXCPA)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Houston Branch
- Sustainability Chair (2010)
- Land Development Chair (2009)
- Houston Area Infrastructure Report Card – Roadways Committee (2008)
- Bayou Land Conservancy
- Board Member (2016–2019)
- Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) Houston Chapter
- Board Member (2024–Present)
- Programs Committee (2023–Present)
- Sponsorship Committee (2025–Present)
- Membership Committee Chair (2020–2023)
- Greater Houston Partnership
- Green Building Committee (2007)
- Associated General Contractors (AGC) Houston
- Government Relations Committee (2012)
- Employer Practices Committee (2012)
EDUCATION/ACCREDITATION
- Bachelor of Science Degree, Civil Engineering, University of Houston
- Licensed Professional Engineer, Licensed in Texas
- Certified Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Rater