ABOUT TRIBUTAN
Grounded in Houston. Focused on Your Opportunities.
Based in Houston, Texas, Tributan helps businesses explore specialized tax incentives and financial solutions through technical analysis, documentation, and professional collaboration.
WHY WORK WITH US
Specialized Expertise. Practical Solutions.
Industry-Focused Approach
We evaluate each business based on its specific activities, investments, and needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all methodology.
Documentation Matters
Our process emphasizes supporting records and technical analysis to help substantiate each engagement and its conclusions.
Collaborative Support
We work alongside clients, their tax professionals, and technical partners to coordinate services and maintain clear communication.
Multiple Service Capabilities
Through our range of services, we help businesses explore potential tax incentive and financial opportunities across several specialized areas.
OUR PEOPLE
Meet Our Leadership & Advisors
FOUNDER & CEO
Patrick Shelley
Patrick founded Tributan with a focus on helping businesses identify and pursue specialized tax incentive opportunities. Under his leadership, the firm has grown to serve clients across multiple industries, combining technical analysis with thorough documentation to support each engagement.
"Our goal is to help businesses explore the tax incentive opportunities available to them and to support those efforts with careful analysis and clear communication."
Operations Team
James Heinbaugh
Director of Implementation
Ross Cunningham
Director of Operations
Cael Madrid
Business Sales Dev Manager
Winnie Saniel
Business Manager
Haider Raja
Senior R&D Specialist
Client Engagement & Sales Team
Stan Shaw
Sales Director
Steve Wright
Senior Sales Manager
Justin Rupple
Senior Sales Manager
Helen Woo
Sales Manager
Brad Burch
Sales Manager
Alyson Frank
Sales Manager
Justin Cairns
Sales Manager
Jeffery Lewis
Sales Manager
Lori Rogers
Sales Agent
Mary Ann Scott
Sales Agent
Scott Jilliard
Sales Agent
Larry Mohr
Sales Agent
Robert Curtiss
Sales Agent
William Peetoom
Sales Agent
Doug Lee
Sales Agent
OUR MISSION
"We exist to help businesses navigate tax complexity with greater clarity. Through careful analysis and thorough documentation, we support businesses in identifying the opportunities available to them."
OUR SERVICES
Five Specialized Services. One Commitment to Value.
R&D Tax Credit
Documentation-led analysis of qualifying research activities to help businesses identify and pursue available federal and state R&D tax credits.
Learn MoreCost Segregation
Engineering-based property studies that identify assets eligible for accelerated depreciation, potentially improving near-term cash flow for property owners.
Learn MoreSection 179D
Energy-efficient commercial building deduction analysis for qualifying building owners and designers under current Section 179D rules.
Learn MoreFICA Tip Credit
Federal tax credit evaluation for eligible businesses with tipped employees in food service, hospitality, and beauty-service industries.
Learn MoreSpecialized Bookkeeping
Accurate, organized bookkeeping that supports clearer financial records, reliable reporting, and better visibility into cash flow.
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Discover What Tributan Can Do for Your Business
Not sure which services may apply to your business? Tell us about your activities and goals, and we'll help identify potential opportunities worth exploring.
