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Chuck Akersloot is a Certified Public Accountant with over four decades of experience in tax strategy, valuation, and financial advisory. As President of Property Tax Debt, he brings deep expertise in navigating complex tax environments and identifying opportunities within distressed and undervalued assets.

Chuck holds a degree in accounting and business from Austin Peay State University and a Master’s in Tax Accounting from the University of Alabama. He is also a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), specializing in business valuations, estate and gift analysis, and transaction structuring.

Throughout his career, Chuck has worked extensively with high-net-worth individuals and closely held businesses, providing strategic tax planning and financial guidance. He has represented clients in matters involving the Internal Revenue Service, giving him firsthand insight into IRS procedures, compliance, and resolution strategies.

At PTD, Chuck leverages his decades of tax and valuation experience to help drive acquisitions, assess risk, and structure deals with precision. His background in IRS representation and tax law provides a critical edge in identifying opportunities within delinquent tax portfolios and maximizing returns for investors.

Dr. Lee Ditmarsen is a Regional Partner with Property Tax Debt, based in Brentwood, Tennessee. His primary career is in healthcare, where he has built a clinical practice over years of patient work. In recent years he has expanded into real estate and property tax investing, developing a working knowledge of distressed property, tax debt mechanics, and the strategies that work in this specific market.

Dr. Ditmarsen approaches business the way he approaches medicine: identify the underlying problem, understand the systems around it, and execute alongside people who think carefully and independently. His interest is in strategy, disciplined execution, and building organizations that hold their value over time.

Kylie Whitson serves as a Property Acquisition Manager at Property Tax Debt (PTD), where she plays a key role in identifying, evaluating, and securing properties tied to tax delinquency opportunities. With a strong focus on outreach and relationship building, Kylie works directly with property owners facing tax challenges, guiding them through solutions that create value for both the client and PTD.

Thomas brings a calm, structured approach to conversations that other people find stressful. His background spans real estate, finance, and education, with experience guiding clients through high-stakes financial decisions where clarity matters as much as the answer.

At PTD, Thomas works directly with Texas homeowners facing property tax delinquency. He listens carefully to each situation, explains the available options in plain language, and helps families find a path forward that protects their home and the equity they've built.

Faith Voigt joins Property Tax Debt as a Homeowner Advocate, working directly with property owners who are facing tax delinquency. She holds an Associate degree in Business and has spent her career in banking, customer service, and small-business operations, roles that share a common thread of clear communication, careful record-keeping, and treating people with respect.

Her banking background is particularly relevant to the work at PTD. Handling accounts and client information trained her in the confidentiality, accuracy, and follow-through that these situations require. Faith listens carefully, explains options in plain language, and helps homeowners think through the next step at their own pace.

Moe Ahmed comes to Property Tax Debt from a real estate background, where he has spent years helping homeowners weigh their options in complicated situations. Property taxes, liens, and financial pressure can make a home feel like a problem instead of an asset. His role is to make the process clear.

Moe leads with listening. He walks through each situation, explains what is realistic, and helps homeowners understand the tradeoffs before any decision gets made. There is no pressure and no obligation to move forward, just a direct conversation about the property and the options available.

Savannah Sidonio serves as Data Manager at Property Tax Debt, responsible for the accuracy and organization of property records, case files, and the information that flows between the acquisitions, advocacy, and operations teams. Homeowner situations move quickly, and the answers the team gives depend on the data being right.

She brings a detail-oriented, dependable approach to a role where small errors have downstream consequences. Savannah maintains the systems that let advocates focus on homeowners instead of paperwork, and makes sure every case has the underlying information the team needs to move forward.

Crissy Hawk joins Property Tax Debt as a Homeowner Advocate serving Tennessee and Oklahoma property owners. She spent several years as a Senior Performance Analyst in the gaming and hospitality sector, a role that combined data analysis, operational reporting, and cross-team coordination in a high-volume environment.

That analytical background shapes how she approaches homeowner conversations. Crissy takes the time to understand the specifics of a property, the timeline, and the numbers before recommending a direction. Her focus is on giving homeowners a clear read on where they stand and what options are realistic for their situation.

Taylor Pardue joins Property Tax Debt as a Homeowner Advocate serving Florida property owners. Since 2020 she has worked directly with elderly clients, helping them work through health insurance decisions, financial planning, and the practical questions that come up in later life. That work built the patience and clear-language communication that homeowner advocacy demands.

She listens carefully, explains the situation without jargon, and takes the time to make sure each homeowner understands their options before any decision gets made. A large share of the property owners PTD works with are older or on fixed incomes, and Taylor's background is a natural fit for the way those conversations need to go.

Jacey Hunt joins Property Tax Debt as a Homeowner Advocate serving Texas property owners. Based in Oklahoma, she works with Texas homeowners remotely while completing her Bachelor's degree.

Her focus is on listening, understanding each homeowner's situation clearly, and helping them think through their options at their own pace. Property tax debt is often stressful and confusing; Jacey works to make the conversation neither.

Gina's career has focused on helping people navigate complicated situations and find solutions that make sense. With a background in operations, leadership, and client support, Gina has a natural ability to take something that feels overwhelming and break it down into clear, manageable next steps.

She understands that tax debt can feel stressful, confusing, and even embarrassing, and believes asking for help should never come with judgment. Her approach is personal, straightforward, and compassionate. Her goal is to make sure every homeowner feels heard, understands their options, and knows they have someone in their corner as they work toward getting their tax situation back on track.

Outside of work, Gina is a wife and mom of two young children, so she understands firsthand how quickly life, finances, and responsibilities can pile up. She brings that real-life perspective into every conversation and believes that sometimes the most important thing people need is a clear plan and someone willing to help.

Stephanie Sargent is a Homeowner Advocate with a multidisciplinary background in strategic communications, marketing, and business management. She holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Arkansas and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Oklahoma State University.

Stephanie brings more than 15 years of progressive experience in healthcare technology and strategic consulting to her role at PropertyTaxDebt.com. During her tenure at Change Healthcare (formerly Emdeon) and Qualifacts, she led communications, product marketing, and content initiatives that translated complex solutions into decision-ready messaging for executive leadership, clients, and cross-functional teams. As founder of Sargent Consulting since 2016, she has delivered strategic communications and content programs for organizations across a diverse range of industries, including fintech, construction, aviation, apparel, and real estate.

At PropertyTaxDebt.com, she leverages this experience to help homeowners cut through the confusion around property tax debt. Her focus is on translating complicated tax situations into clear language and honest options, so each homeowner leaves the conversation understanding where they stand and what their next step is.

Lisa Hinojos brings more than 20 years of experience in real estate, property management, and client relations to Property Tax Debt. She believes that behind every property is a person, a family, or a story. When property owners are facing tax debt or difficult deadlines, Lisa is passionate about helping them understand their options and feel less overwhelmed.

With a compassionate, judgment-free approach, she listens, communicates honestly, and treats every person with dignity and respect. Her goal is to help property owners feel informed, supported, and confident as they navigate their next steps.

Shyla joins Property Tax Debt as a Homeowner Advocate serving Tennessee homeowners from the Nashville metropolitan area. Born and raised in southeastern Ohio, she spent nearly 20 years there before moving to Tennessee in 2018, first settling in Pigeon Forge and later making the Nashville area home.

Outside of work, football season with her mom and dad is a fixed point on the calendar. Cooking, baking, and time at the lake round out her days away from the office. Her orange cat Milkshake and her pit bull Ellie share the household.

Bethany Newcomb joins Property Tax Debt as a Homeowner Advocate serving Georgia homeowners. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Florida State University, with additional studies in Chinese language and international business.

Bethany brings a background in marketing, sales, and client relations, with prior roles that include digital marketing at Incorp China and marketing and sales positions across the country. Her approach centers on clear communication and giving each homeowner the time and attention their situation deserves.