Kidder Mathews is pleased to announce Chris Howard has joined the Cost Segregation team in the firm’s Valuation Advisory Services division as Vice President in Dallas, Texas.
Howard brings more than 20 years of experience in consultative sales and business development, specializing in cost segregation, tax strategies, and client relationship management. He helps real estate owners and investors identify opportunities to accelerate depreciation deductions and improve cash flow in coordination with their tax and accounting advisors.
Prior to joining Kidder Mathews, Howard served as a senior account executive at Cost Segregation Authority, advising clients across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, and Kansas. He also held positions with Bloomberg and Thomson Reuters, working extensively with accounting, tax, legal, financial, and other professional services organizations.
“Cost segregation can make a meaningful difference in the financial performance of a property, but many owners don’t realize the opportunities available to them,” said Howard. “What attracted me to Kidder Mathews is the depth of expertise across the firm and the opportunity to work alongside professionals who understand real estate from so many different angles. I’m excited to bring that knowledge to clients and help them make the most of their investments.”
Kidder Mathews’ Cost Segregation Services Practice has grown immensely since 2019 when Ryan Begley, Executive Vice President, joined the firm’s Valuation Advisory Services division in Phoenix. Since that time, the practice has grown to serve clients and properties nationwide. The team consistently performs hundreds of studies annually, serving all property types from short-rental properties to major data centers and everything in between.
“Cost Segregation Studies continue to be a valuable tax strategy for property owners and users across all product types. We continue to see growth and demand for studies, especially with the return of 100% first year Bonus Depreciation from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025.” said Ryan Begley, Executive Vice President, Cost Segregation Manager. “Chris brings an established network across Texas and the surrounding states, along with a strong understanding of how cost segregation fits into a broader real estate investment strategy. His addition positions us to reach more owners and investors and help to continue to deliver quality studies that our clients have come to trust.”
Howard’s arrival builds on the company’s growing presence in Texas. While the firm’s professionals have long served clients throughout the market, Kidder Mathews established its first Texas office in Dallas in August, marking a significant milestone in its nearly 60-year history. The firm plans to continue expanding throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, with a focus on growing its Brokerage, Asset Services, and Valuation Advisory divisions.
About Kidder Mathews
Kidder Mathews is the largest fully independent commercial real estate firm in the Western U.S., with over 900 professionals in 20 offices across Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona, and Texas. We offer a complete range of brokerage, appraisal, asset services, consulting, and debt & equity finance services for all property types. Kidder Mathews averages $9 billion in transaction volume, manages 55 million square feet of space, and conducts nearly 2,700 appraisal, consulting, and cost segregation assignments annually. For more information, visit kidder.com.
