The Company

For over 20 years, Adams & Polunsky has effectively represented Texas commercial property owners in achieving equitable property tax valuations, procuring appropriate property tax exemptions and abatements, and in the creation of developmental tax incentive financing structures. We maintain one of the most experienced teams of property tax professionals in Texas, with each team member averaging over 20 years of combined property tax consulting experience, and 25 years of professional experience in real estate. We draw on this experience everyday to help our clients succeed. Our efforts have produced billions of dollars in corrected evaluations and the granting of thousands of property tax exemptions and abatements. The resulting tax savings for our clients, combined with our unique personal attention to detail, gives Adams & Polunsky a truly remarkable history of long-term client satisfaction.

What Makes Us Different

Outstanding Client Service

• We provide customized client management reflecting our belief that every client and every property is important
• We provide clear and concise communication throughout the appeal process
• The retention of our client relationships year after year attests to the effectiveness of our representation and the caliber of our service.

Diverse Expertise

• Accurate property valuation and effective negotiation require several areas of expertise:
  • commercial real estate valuation,
  • business and finance,
  • real estate development,
  • negotiation, and
  • law.
• We maintain a clear understanding of the unique attributes of the local commercial real estate market and the changing dynamics of its regulatory environment, including understanding the political, legal, administrative and economic dynamics of Texas

Technology & Research

• We are able to provide our clients with advanced property tax consulting services by combining our proprietary databases with research from publicly available property tax records.
• Technology sets the foundation for individualized negotiation strategies that have historically resulted in substantial property tax savings for our clients.
• Our proprietary database software allows us to keep you continually updated through email about any change in your property value throughout the appeal process

Unique Market Insight

• Understanding the political, legal, administrative and economic dynamics of Texas is critical in the process of developing value-added client strategies
• We understand the market place as only those who are leaders in the community can. The firm's principals have led important and relevant groups including, but not limited to, the
  • San Antonio Zoning Commission
  • Greater San Antonio Builders Association
  • San Antonio Planning Commission
  • Industrial Development Authority

Accurate Analysis

• Industry expertise, exacting research and Texas market knowledge provide the bedrock for our property tax management services.
• Our understanding local market dynamics and local assessment jurisdictions is necessary to provide the most effective property tax representation.

Aggressive Representation

• With the bedrock of our case being our unique market insight and accurate analysis, we are able to confidently represent our clients throughout the administrative property tax protest hearings – both formal and informal.
• We believe that when defining the path to success, preparation, while critical, is second to aggressive, but professional, negotiation
• On those occasions when the administrative appeal process does not yield a fair value, Adams & Polunsky's litigation support function provides our clients and their counsel with accurate and timely account documentation.

Executive Team

Jesse R. Adams, CEO jesse.adams@adams-tax.com Professional Experience Chief Executive Officer and Senior Property Tax Consultant for Adams & Polunsky Ad Valorem Tax Advisors Texas Real Estate Broker 10 years experience on Zoning Commission, City of San Antonio 3 years service on Planning Commission, City of San Antonio PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS Senior Property Tax Consultant, Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation Founding Member of Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals Patron Member of Real Estate Council of San Antonio Life Member of National Home Builders Association Board of Directors Life Member of San Antonio Home Builders Association Board of Directors Past President of San Antonio Home Builders Association Past Chairman of the Texas Racing Commission Recipient of "Builder of the Year" from Greater San Antonio Builders Association Recipient of the James Campbell Legend Award Past Director of Texas Association of Professional Credit Unions Current Community Board Director – Wells Fargo & Company EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Texas A&M University, BS, Engineering

Allan B. Polunsky, Partner Professional Experience Principal – Polunsky & Beitel LLP Partner – Adams & Polunsky Ad Valorem Tax Advisors Board Certified Residential Real Estate Law Commercial Real Estate Law Texas Board of Legal Specialization PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS Chairman, Texas Public Safety Commission Past Board of Directors, San Antonio River Authority Former Member and Chairman, City of San Antonio Zoning Commission Former President, City of San Antonio Industrial Development Authority Former Chairman, State of Texas Board of Criminal Justice Former Chairman, Board of Trustees, Windham Independent School District Former Member, Finance Commission of Texas EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND University of Texas, BA, Government St. Mary's University of San Antonio, Juris Doctor College of the State Bar of Texas – continued education

Russ Hayden, President russ.hayden@adams-tax.com Professional Experience President and Senior Property Tax Consultant for Adams & Polunsky Ad Valorem Tax Advisors. Former Managing Consultant for Marvin Poer & Company. Former Appraiser for Dana Pacific Appraisal Services , Metroplex Appraisal and Professional Appraisal Company where he was responsible for conducting mass appraisal for 22 counties across Texas before the creation of appraisal districts, as well as Mississippi, Oklahoma, Wyoming & South California. PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS Senior Property Tax Consultant, Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation Charter Member, Texas Association of Texas Association of Property Tax Consultants Former MAI candidate, American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers Former SRA candidate, Society of Real Estate Appraisers Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND University of Texas at Arlington, BBA, Real Estate State Bar of Texas Property Tax Committee and the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University-Annual Legal Seminar on Ad Valorem Taxation American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers continuing education Society of Real Estate Appraisers continuing education Mississippi State Tax Commission continuing education

Ron Daniels, Senior Vice President ron.daniels@adams-tax.com Professional Experience Senior Vice President and Director of Business Development for Adams & Polunsky Ad Valorem Tax Advisors 35 years experience enjoying ownership, partnership and key management roles with successful property tax, real estate and service companies. PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS Registered Property Tax Consultant, Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation Licensed Texas Realtor Real Estate Council of San Antonio Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Governors Club Rotary Club of San Antonio Business Genesis Network Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals Boerne Church of Christ EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Abilene Christian University, BS