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Linda Tanton Deputy General Counsel Federation of Tax Administrators Linda Tanton joined the Federation of Tax Administrators in 2014 and currently serves as deputy general counsel. Prior to FTA, Linda served six years as the deputy comptroller for the state of Maryland, retiring in 2012 after 35 years of service with the Comptroller’s office. She … Read more

Joe Starr Communication Manager Federation of Tax Administrators Joe Starr joined the Federation of Tax Administrators as communication manager in 2022, and oversees all public-facing and member communications as well as media relations. Joe has 14 years’ experience in state government communications, with six of those years serving the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. He worked … Read more

Kevin Richard Director of Business Audit and Excise Tax Administration Federation of Tax Administrators Kevin Richard joined the Federation of Tax Administrators in February 2024 as director of business audit and excise tax administration.  Prior to joining FTA, Kevin led the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) as secretary from February 2022 through early January 2024. … Read more

Meet our FTA Team, Dedicated to Excellence in Tax Administration Connect with our team by calling 202-807-6328 or by using the individual links below. You can also: Send a general email Sharonne R. Bonardi, Esq., J.D., MBA Executive DirectorView full bio Ryan Minnick Chief Operating OfficerView full bio Brian Oliner General CounselView full bio Charlie … Read more

Charlie Helms Director, Compliance and Regional Sections Federation of Tax Administrators Charlie Helms serves as director of Compliance and Regional Sections for the Federation of Tax Administrators (FTA). He also serves as executive director of the Southeastern Association of Tax Administrators (SEATA). In these roles, he works with state and local taxing agencies in all … Read more

Sharonne R. Bonardi, Esq., J.D., M.B.A. Executive Director Federation of Tax Administrators In January 2023, Sharonne R. Bonardi was appointed Executive Director for the Federation of Tax Administrators. Prior to that appointment, she served as Deputy Comptroller for the State of Maryland from October 1, 2015 until her retirement in December 31, 2022. Ms. Bonardi … Read more

Ryan Minnick Chief Operating Officer Federation of Tax Administrators Ryan Minnick joined the Federation of Tax Administrators team in 2015 and was appointed as the first Chief Operating Officer of the organization in 2021, where he is responsible for the Technology, Safeguards, and Operations Leaders Communities. Prior to serving as COO, Ryan was the program … Read more

Share a Message of Kindness! World Kindness Day, observed annually on November 13, is dedicated to promoting awareness of global goodwill by encouraging people worldwide to perform acts of kindness. We encourage you to join all of us at FTA in extending World Kindness Day through November and to find opportunities each and every day … Read more

John Valentine Member, Past President, FTA Board of Trustees Commissioner and Chairman, Utah State Tax Commission John Valentine was reappointed by Governor Spencer J. Cox as commission chairman of the Utah State Tax Commission in 2021.  He was first appointed by Governor Gary R. Herbert to serve as commissioner and chairman in 2014.   Commissioner … Read more

Neena Savage Immediate Past President, FTA Board of Trustees Rhode Island’s Tax Administrator Neena S. Savage was appointed as Rhode Island’s Tax Administrator on January 4, 2017, and currently serves on the FTA Board of Trustees as its Immediate Past President. Under Administrator Savage’s guidance, FTA implemented a new strategic plan grounded in accountability, sustainability, … Read more