Improving and empowering state tax administration
Improving and empowering state tax administration

Nicolas Maduros

Nicolas Maduros Immediate Past President, FTA Board of Trustees Secretary, California Government Operations Agency Nick Maduros was appointed by California Governor Gavin Newsom in February 2025 to serve as secretary of the California Government Operations Agency, which oversees and supports the work of 13 departments, boards, and offices with more than 22,000 employees and an … Read more

Vernon Barnett

Vernon Barnett President, FTA Board of Trustees Commissioner, Alabama Department of Revenue Governor Kay Ivey appointed Vernon Barnett to serve as commissioner of the Alabama Department of Revenue in May 2017. Commissioner Barnett was appointed to the FTA Board of Trustees in 2019 and currently serves as Board president.  Commissioner Barnett has worked in state … Read more

Keith J. Richardson

Keith J. Richardson First Vice President, FTA Board of Trustees Deputy Chief Financial Officer, District of Columbia Office of Chief Financial Officer, Office of Tax and Revenue Keith J. Richardson is a results-oriented executive with more than 34 years of experience in tax administration, operations management, and financial services. He was appointed Deputy Chief Financial … Read more

Media Center

FTA Leaderboard Gather insights through these exclusive short video interviews with current and past FTA leaders View the Leaderboard FTA Tax Breaks Discover the FTA Tax Breaks podcast, delving into current subjects and their relevance View Tax Breaks Audio Podcasts View and subscribe to FTA Tax Breaks (audio version), along with various podcasts featuring FTA … Read more

Careers

Tax Administration Careers View featured opportunities and careers posted on LinkedIn. You can also pick from an abundance of job opportunities with any of 55 employers from every state in our great country. View a list of employer websites Edit Template Tax Administration Employer Websites Alabama Department of Revenue Alaska Department of Revenue Arizona Department … Read more

Tax Breaks Podcast Series

Welcome to FTA Tax Breaks! A podcast by the Federation of Tax Administrators FTA Tax Breaks delves into current subjects and their relevance to the realm of tax administration.  Our guests generously share their wealth of knowledge and unique perspectives, providing invaluable insights and expertise to our listeners. Visit the FTA Tax Breaks podcast site … Read more

Video Center

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Special Announcement: A New Look for FTA

Special Announcement: A New Look for FTA Our members, our peers in state and local tax, and our friends: After several months of development, creativity, and collaboration, we are thrilled to announce the June 7, 2023, launch of our refreshed brand logo. This launch is another milestone reached in our 2022–2027 Strategic Plan and a … Read more

FTA Team

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