KEVIN MCCARTHY, PRESIDENT
Kevin McCarthy has served ATRA since 1986. A recognized expert in the public finance and taxation field, Kevin has extensive experience representing taxpayers before policy makers at the state and local level. He has been appointed to and served on numerous legislative and executive committees. He currently serves on the Property Tax Oversight Commission, Debt Oversight Commission, and Joint Legislative Committee on Property Tax.

JENNIFER SCHULDT, VICE PRESIDENT
Since joining the ATRA staff in 2000, Jennifer has covered countless taxation and spending issues for ATRA, specializing in county and municipal government finance. She has over 12 years of experience in property taxation and assessment as well as an academic background in economics.

JUSTIN OLSON, SENIOR RESEARCH ANALYST
Justin Olson joined the ATRA staff in January 2007 as a Research Analyst. Justin is a graduate of Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in biology. Prior to joining ATRA, Justin worked as a congressional aide in the office of Congressman Trent Franks where, among other things, he worked on issues affecting the real estate industry.

MARIA TRAVERS, OFFICE MANAGER
Maria joined the ATRA staff in January of 2008. Her primary duties include financial operations of ATRA, membership recruitment and retention, conference planning, website maintenance and a variety of general office duties. Maria has extensive experience in all areas of office management.