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Partners

Ryan Chismark

Partner

Ryan Chismark

Partner

Ryan Chismark was born and raised in Syracuse, New York. He relocated to Dallas, Texas, in 2012 and has settled in North Dallas. In his free time, he is an avid philanthropist for Make-A-Wish North Texas, where he has served since 2015. Ryan and his wife, Chelsea, have three children, Olive, Archer, and Axel. They are members of Bent Tree Country Club, where they enjoy playing golf, tennis, and pickleball.

Interesting Fact: In first grade, Ryan was given the nickname "Cheese" by his baseball coach. To this day, Ryan is still fondly referred to as “Cheese” by his clients, peers, and friends in the industry.
Education & Associations

  • Bachelor of Science: Finance

    Le Moyne College (2009)

  • Certified Commercial Investment Member

    2017

  • Texas Licensed Property Tax Consultant

  • Co-Chair, Bridge Group

    Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals (TAPTP)

  • Member, Government Relations Committee

    Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals (TAPTP)

  • Chair, Development Committee

    Make A Wish North Texas
Charlie Honea

Partner

Charlie Honea

Partner

Charlie Honea, a proud native of McKinney, Texas, leads a fulfilling life centered around church, family, community, and recreation. Married to Laura, Charlie is a devoted father to their three children: Cole, Caden, and Carringtyn.

As active members of Vaquero Country Club in Westlake, Texas, the Honea family embraces the outdoors with a passion for golf, tennis, and fishing. When not on the green or court, they find solace in the tranquil waters, indulging in deep-sea fishing adventures during their cherished vacations in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

Beyond leisure pursuits, Charlie embodies a spirit of camaraderie and service within his community. His commitment to family values, coupled with a zest for life's adventures, shapes his outlook and interactions with others.

Interesting Fact: I was an all-state football player at McKinney High School and attended Texas Christian University on a football scholarship
Education

  • Texas Christian University

  • Texas Tech University

    BBA Business Administration

Associations

  • Texas Licensed Property Tax Consultant – 28 Years

  • Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals

  • Former Member, Government Relations Committee, TAPTP
Mark Kline

Partner

Mark Kline

Partner

Mark Kline was born and raised in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate, New York. He relocated to Texas to attend the University of Texas where he earned a degree in finance and real estate. Mark now lives and works in Frisco and spends free time at his horse ranch Pilot Point, Texas. Mark has one daughter, Natalie, who is a successful movie producer in Los Angeles, California. His wife Sharin is a champion barrel horse racer who breeds, trains and competes professionally in barrel horse competitions throughout the southern and western United States.  Mark’s free time is spent fishing, golfing and enjoying good food and wine with friends and family.

Mark has been in the commercial real estate business his entire career. Eventually, the property tax consulting business came calling and Mark was hired as the National leader of Cushman & Wakefield’s emerging National Property Tax practice. During this time, Mark was recruited to become a partner with Morrison & Head, a Texas based property tax consulting practice. Mark and Ryan Chismark opened the Dallas office of Morrison & Head in 2013, serving institutional clients throughout the DFW market. In 2023, the Dallas office of Morrison & Head merged with Meritax Advisors to continue providing property tax consulting services to institutional real estate clients.

Interesting Fact: Although Mark’s wife has 20+ horses, he has yet to ride a horse out of self-preservation. Also, Mark has two brothers in the property tax consulting business, David is a property tax attorney and Greg is a senior property tax consultant with a competing company in DFW Texas.
Education

  • University of Texas (1985)

    Bachelor of Science: Finance and Real Estate

Associations

  • Texas Licensed Senior Property Tax Consultant

Team

Amber Linville Gibson

Consultant

Amber Linville Gibson

Consultant

Amber has been in Dallas since 2014 and has embraced all DFW has to offer. She spent her formative years straddling two distinct worlds; the city of Memphis where she was born, and the small town of 600 people where she grew up.

Amber has a commitment to both her career and her family. She is outnumbered in her house with three boys: husband Brad, and sons Baker and Anderson. They bond over a shared love for golf, where Amber’s front 9 score is typically the same as her husband’s 18.
Education

  • University of Memphis

    Bachelor of Health Administration

  • Bethel University

    Master of Business Administration

Associations

  • Licensed Real Estate Broker

    Texas Real Estate Commission

  • Licensed Property Tax Consultant

    Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

  • Member, Community Volunteer

    Junior League of Dallas
Jennifer Johnson

Consultant

Jennifer Johnson

Consultant

Jennifer Johnson was born and raised in Texarkana, Texas, and has lived in the Dallas area since graduating from the University of North Texas. With over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate tax appeals, she specializes in industrial, office, multifamily, and retail properties. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys visiting her daughter and son, who attend the University of Arkansas and the University of Oklahoma, respectively. She also loves vacationing in Telluride. Along with her husband, Kirk, she is a member of Bent Tree Country Club, where they enjoy playing golf. An interesting fact about Jennifer is that she was once the star witness for a Federal Prosecutor against a man who detonated a homemade bomb on a natural gas pipeline in her neighborhood. The bomber took a last-minute plea deal and is currently serving a 20-year sentence in federal prison.
Education

  • University of North Texas

    Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Professional Certificates

  • Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation

  • Texas Licensed Senior Property Tax Consultant

Memberships

  • NAIOP North Texas

  • Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals (TAPTP)
Ricky Brown

Consultant

Ricky Brown

Consultant

Ricky is a longtime Texas resident who has lived and worked in each of the state’s major metropolitan areas. Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana and now shaped by experiences across Texas, he brings a broad perspective and strong connections to both his personal and professional life.

Outside of work, Ricky enjoys golf, traveling, and spending quality time with family and friends. He lives in the Austin area with his girlfriend, Janessa, and her 9-year-old son, Hugh.

Interesting fact: Ricky once beat Greg Norman on the first nine holes of the golf course the former PGA player designed himself.
Education

  • Texas Christian University (2001)

    Bachelor of Science: Psychology

  • Southern Methodist University (2014)

    Master of Business Administration: Finance and Real Estate

Associations

  • Texas Licensed Property Tax Consultant

  • Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and Feed My Starving Children charities
Matthew Torres

Consultant

Matthew Torres

Consultant

Matthew Torres was raised in Fort Worth, TX. He moved to Dallas, Texas in 2022 after completion of his degree from the University of North Texas. In his free time, Matthew likes to workout, cook, walk the Katy Trail, travel, and try new restaurants around Dallas. Matthew has a Yorkie named Hampton. Matthew loves spending quality time creating meaningful experiences with his friends and family.

Interesting Fact: In addition to English, Matthew speaks Tagalog (national Filipino language), Kapampangan (Pampanga provincial dialect), and is proficient in Spanish.
Education

  • University of North Texas (2022)

    Bachelor of Business Administration: Finance

  • University of North Texas (2022)

    Minor: Real Estate

Associations

  • Texas Licensed Property Tax Consultant

  • Member, Young Guns, The Real Estate Council (TREC)
Mike Costa

Senior Consultant

Mike Costa

Senior Consultant

Born in New York and raised in Texas, Mike brings decades of leadership experience, industry knowledge, and hands-on expertise to the property tax consulting field. After attending Texas Tech University, Mike proudly served in the U.S. Army as a Sergeant E-5, leading and training soldiers in Panama in preparation for deployment to Vietnam. His military service laid a strong foundation for the leadership and discipline that have defined his professional career.

Following his military service, Mike joined the Dallas Central Appraisal District, where he spent 15 years rising through the ranks. From teaching appraisal courses to fellow professionals to becoming a Commercial Manager, Mike became a respected authority in the field. He eventually transitioned into the private sector, where he continued to grow his impact—serving as a National Manager and overseeing property tax appeals across the country.

With a deep understanding of every property type and extensive hands-on experience, Mike is widely regarded as a trusted and highly skilled property tax consultant. His insights are grounded in real-world knowledge and a sharp understanding of both the public and private sides of the industry.

Outside of the office, Mike enjoys traveling, spending time with his family, and building everything from houses to birdhouses alongside his son. His craftsmanship and attention to detail are just another reflection of the care he brings to his work.
Education

  • Texas Tech University

Associations

  • Licensed Property Tax Consultant, State of Texas

  • Member, State of Texas Board of Tax Professional Examiners
Greg Kline

Senior Consultant

Greg Kline

Senior Consultant

Greg brings over 40 years of experience in commercial real estate valuation and property tax consulting to the team. Born and raised in the Finger Lakes Region of New York, Greg relocated to Texas, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Texas at Dallas. After college, he pursued a career in real estate appraisal, earning his Appraisal Designation and traveling the country to appraise a wide range of commercial property types.

Greg’s expertise led him to Deloitte, where he served as a Senior Manager overseeing numerous national, institutional-grade property portfolios. He later spent nearly two decades as Executive Director at a boutique property tax firm, managing complex appeals and building long-term client relationships based on trust and results.

Now joining his brother Mark’s firm, Greg brings a deep understanding of both commercial appraisal and property tax advisement and appeals. When he’s not working, Greg enjoys spending time with family, golfing, hiking, and cycling.  He is also a Cowboys fan. Go Cowboys!

Fun fact: He once hiked the Grand Canyon in Arizona.
Education

  • University of Texas at Dallas

    Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Professional Certifications

  • Senior Property Tax Consultant

  • State Certified General Appraisal Designation in multiple states, including Texas

Memberships

  • Appraisal Institute

  • Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals (TAPTP)

  • Texas Association of Assessing Officers (TAAO)
Kelsey Sonnevelt

Litigation Manager

Kelsey Sonnevelt

Litigation Manager

Kelsey Sonnevelt currently resides in Oak Point, Texas but is a Jersey Girl at heart. She and her husband Jake live on Lake Lewisville with their daughter, Tatum and their two dogs, Riggs and Remi. When Kelsey is not working, the family enjoys exploring Gulf Coast Beaches and spending time on Texas’s many lakes.

Kelsey swore she’d never bait a hook and with a fishing guide as a husband, she doesn’t have to!
Education

  • University of North Texas (2015)

    Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences

Associations

  • Texas Licensed Property Tax Consultant
Elizabeth Ontiveros

Consultant

Elizabeth Ontiveros

Consultant

Elizabeth Ontiveros was born in Mexico and came to United States in 1989. In her free time, she is a volunteer at church helping with a youth group. Elizabeth has two daughters, Yadira, and Elizabeth.

Interesting fact: Elizabeth likes sports and is a big fan of Dallas Cowboys, Mavericks, and Texas Rangers.
Education

  • University of Michoacan Mexico (1989)

    Associate in Accounting

  • Edgefield College (2014)

    Associate in Child Development

Associations

  • Texas Licensed Property Tax Consultant
Carringtyn Honea

Analyst

Carringtyn Honea

Analyst

Carringtyn was born and raised in the DFW area and currently resides in Dallas. She graduated from Texas Christian University with a degree in Finance and a minor in Accounting. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, and watching sports—especially football. Carringtyn’s Christian faith is a central part of her life and values, guiding her both personally and professionally. Carringtyn is excited to begin her professional career at Meritax Advisors, where she will focus on the commercial side of the business. Carringtyn’s fun fact is that in high school she was on Americas Got Talent with her dance team!
Education

  • Texas Christian University
Ryan McCarthy

Analyst

Ryan McCarthy

Analyst

Ryan was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area and moved to Texas to attend Texas Christian University, where he earned his BBA. In his free time, he enjoys working out, playing golf, watching sports, and spending quality time with friends and family. Ryan is thrilled to be a part of Meritax Advisors, where he will focus on the commercial side of the business. A fun fact about him: he loves to play cornhole.
Education

  • Texas Christian University
Adolfo Trespalacios

Analyst

Adolfo Trespalacios

Analyst

Adolfo Trespalacios was born in Texas and raised in Mexico. He graduated from St. Edward’s University in Austin, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Finance. Growing up between different cultures gave Adolfo a unique perspective that shaped both his analytical mindset and interpersonal approach.

Outside of work, he enjoys playing sports, staying active outdoors, and spending time with friends and family. He also dedicates time to personal projects that reflect his passion for real estate and finance.

Interesting fact: Adolfo has lived in six cities across four different countries.
EDUCATION

  • St. Edward’s University
Paige Parker Daniel

Director of Operations

Paige Parker Daniel

Director of Operations

Paige is the Director of Operations at Meritax Advisors, where she has been a key part of the team for over four years. She grew up in McKinney, Texas, and now lives with her husband, Chance, their son, Stone, and their golden retriever, Stella. Outside of work, Paige enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, watching sunsets, and attending concerts.

A fun fact about her: she once did makeup for the original cast of The Real Housewives of New York.
Devyn Fletcher

Operations Manager

Devyn Fletcher

Operations Manager

Devyn Fletcher, born in Odessa and raised in Dallas, Texas native, Graduated from the University of Arkansas, with a degree in Communications in 2019.  While Devyn thrives on the excitement of travel, her true happiness lies in the simple pleasures of spending quality time with family and friends. One of her favorite things to do is go to Horseshoe Bay with her Family and spend time on the lake.
Education

  • University of Arkansas

Associations

  • Texas Licensed Property Tax Consultant

  • Member of Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals
Kylie Duven

Finance Manager

Kylie Duven

Finance Manager

Kylie Duven is a New Jersey native but is a Texan at heart. She is from McKinney, Texas where she has lived since, she was 3 years old. In her free time, Kylie enjoys traveling and getting to experience new cultures and making memories with her family and close friends. Kylie recently graduated from the University of North Texas and is excited to start her professional career with Meritax Advisors.
Education

  • University of North Texas

    Bachelors of Science in Integrative Studies
Rahle Berg

Senior Administrative Manager

Rahle Berg

Senior Administrative Manager

Born in Louisiana and raised in Dallas, Rahle brings over two decades of commercial real estate expertise to the team. Her career began with Younan Properties, where she served as Assistant Asset Manager, overseeing their Class A office portfolios in Dallas and Houston.
In 2012, Rahle transitioned into the property tax sector, joining a boutique firm where she quickly rose to the role of Director of Client Services. Known for her versatility and dedication, she wore many hats—from accounting to financial analysis—developing a deep understanding of the intersection between property operations and taxation.

Now, Rahle is excited to join a larger, collaborative team where she can continue to deliver exceptional service to our clients.

Outside of work, Rahle enjoys spending quality time with her husband, Aaron, and their two daughters, Morgan and Charlotte. She is active in her church, serving in the children’s department, and shares a passion for hiking with her husband. Together, they dream of visiting every national park in the United States.
Education

  • University of Oklahoma

    Bachelor of Liberal Studies – Communications
Bella Brodersen

Office Administrator

Bella Brodersen

Office Administrator

Bella Brodersen, a proud Wisconsinite, grew up in the city of Mequon and relocated to Dallas, Texas to attend Southern Methodist University. She and her boyfriend Geoff met in college and have called Dallas home ever since. In her free time, Bella likes hiking in the great outdoors, crocheting, reading, and seeing all the latest movies in theaters. One of her favorite things to do is explore all Dallas has to offer with her boyfriend.
Education

  • Southern Methodist University
Courtney Sogga

Litigation Administrator

Courtney Sogga

Litigation Administrator

Courtney was born and raised in Dallas, Texas and is the youngest of three sisters. She is recently engaged and will be getting married to her fiancé Zac in 2025. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her two dogs, Asher and Oetter and hanging out with friends and family.

Interesting fact: Over the last couple of years, Courtney has become a huge fan of hockey. She has attended over 100 Dallas Stars games.
Education

  • Collin County Community College
Nancy Gustafson

Billing Manager

Nancy Gustafson

Billing Manager

Born and raised a "Jersey Girl" she relocated to Texas in 1999 with her 2 girls in tow at the ages of 1 and 7.  While taking care of her family she devoted some of her time to special needs children as an educational aide in the elementary school setting.  For much of her career she worked in the dental field, first as a registered dental assistant then moving into office management. Nancy and her husband, Jeff, have a blended family of 4 children and one granddaughter.  In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and, when she can, watching the gorillas at The Dallas Zoo.

Interesting Fact: Nancy has a twin sister and a brother who is only 10 months older than them.
Education

  • Kean University, Union NJ (1987)
Terri Matthews

President of Strategic Accounts

Terri Matthews

President of Strategic Accounts

Education

  • University of Texas at Arlington

    Bachelor of Business Administration

Lisa Clements

Senior Administrative Manager, Strategic Accounts

Lisa Clements

Senior Administrative Manager, Strategic Accounts

Lisa Clements grew up in the Midwest and settled down south of Indianapolis where she raised her 2 children and a variety of pets.  Her professional work life has spanned many areas in financial analysis but settled into a career in property tax in the mid 90’s.

Her many hobbies include gardening, boating, hiking and shrooming (it’s a Midwest thing).  Her favorite seasons are spring and summer when the flowers are blooming, lakes are warm for swimming and the forests are dense and green.

Interesting Fact:    Although quite the master gardener outside, does not have the same green thumb when it comes to indoor plants.  It’s a joke in the family to not give mom any indoor planters if you want them to thrive.