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Jon D'Easum

Vice President

Sales

ROLE

Jon focuses on DMA’s practice development in the southwestern US. He is actively involved in DMA business development and builds long-term client relationships built on trust and exceptional services. Jon works with DMA’s clients and prospective clients in multiple states to discuss their needs and identify appropriate state and local tax solutions. He also leads a team of business development professionals who consult with clients and prospects on their global tax and technology needs. Jon works closely with DMA’s team leaders in Property Tax, Transaction Tax, State Income & Franchise Tax, and Tax Technology to understand the value DMA’s services and solutions provide to clients and prospects.

 

EXPERTISE

25 years in client relationship management, consulting, and tax; 19 years with DMA

  • Generated $3.1+ million in property tax savings for clients
  • Completed 1,500+ property tax reviews
  • Exceptional client relationship management skills across numerous industries
  • Partnered with thousands of Fortune 1000 and Global 500 clients to ensure they realized improved efficiencies and maximized savings
  • Proficient with strategic client communication across multiple entities and locations
  • Delivered comprehensive Reports of Findings and Recommendations to clients and strategized with clients to reduce their tax administration burden
  • Previously served as DMA’s Senior Director of Operations for Property Tax and Crown Royalties in Western Canada, where he specialized in major industrial, complex property reviews by analyzing client capital expenditures, property tax assessments, and valuations to identify tax savings opportunities
  • Former Canada property assessor
  • Earlier in his career, Jon worked with a major accounting company in the Calgary Property Tax Services Group
INDUSTRIES

Banking and Financial Services | Energy & Utilities | Manufacturing | Mining | Oil & Gas | Retail | Transportation | Wholesale

 

TECHNOLOGY

Customer Relationship Management System | PTES – Property Tax Enterprise System

 

EDUCATION / CREDENTIALS

  • Completed numerous courses in real property and appraisal at both the collegiate level and through professional organizations such as the University of Alberta and the International Association of Assessing Officers
  • Holds diplomas for Appraisal in Urban Land Economics and Real Property Assessment in Urban Land Economics from the University of British Columbia
  • Holds the designation of Accredited Municipal Assessor of Alberta