SOUTHLAND PROPERTY TAX CONSULTANTS - Key Persons


Chance Williams

Job Titles:
  • Vice President - Commercial
Chance Williams is Vice President-Commercial at Southland Property Tax Consultants, Inc. In this role, Williams is responsible for representing clients across a wide variety of asset classes and locations. His in-depth knowledge of real estate markets and valuation principles allows him to effectively represent property owners across the state and region. Williams' attention to detail and commitment to client relationships enables him to provide best-in-class service to Southland clients. Williams graduated with a BBA in Finance & Real Estate from the M.J. Neeley School of Business at Texas Christian University, and also holds a Master of Real Estate degree from the Mays Business School at Texas A&M University. Williams is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation as a Property Tax Consultant. Prior to joining Southland, Williams developed his skills and knowledge working for Paramount Property Analysts in College Station, where he provided valuation services for both property tax consulting cases and commercial appraisal assignments. Williams is a 2013 recipient of the Fort Worth Business Press 40 Under 40 Award. He is a member of the Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth and the Aggie Real Estate Network. He is also involved with The WARM Place of Fort Worth. Williams lives in Fort Worth with his wife Alyson and their dog Brains.

Chris Copeland - EVP

Job Titles:
  • Executive Vice President
Chris Copeland is Executive Vice President of Southland Property Tax Consultants, Inc. As a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) he is a recognized expert in the disciplines of commercial and investment real estate, and is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation as a Property Tax Consultant. His primary role at Southland is as a Valuation Analyst for commercial property. He has experience with an assortment of commercial property types including industrial warehouses, shopping centers, multi-family apartment complexes, office buildings, retail, and various other classes of property. He has negotiated values with appraisal districts in over 100 counties in Texas, and provided tax appeals on numerous cases outside of Texas. Chris Copeland graduated from the University of North Texas where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance. He has been working in the property tax industry since 2002. Prior to joining Southland Property Tax Consultants, Inc., Chris worked for the Tarrant Appraisal District and Deloitte & Touche, LLP. Chris is a 2007 recipient of the Fort Worth Business Press' esteemed "40 Under 40" Award. The Award identifies and honors the most promising young executives in the business community, under the age of forty.

Hal Turney

Hal Turney has more than 30 years of industry experience working with a wide variety of property types. His primary role at Southland is as a Valuation Analyst for commercial and industrial property. Turney has utilized his appraisal industry knowledge and techniques to obtain successful resolution for numerous Southland clients. Turney graduated from Texas Christian University in 1983, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. He is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation as a Senior Property Tax Consultant. He is a non-practicing member of the Appraisal Institute (MAI), certified as a General Real Estate Appraiser by the State of Texas and is licensed as a Texas Real Estate Broker. Turney has prepared appraisals for mortgage loan purposes on a wide variety of real estate, specializing in commercial and industrial properties.

Jordan Hansen

Job Titles:
  • Commercial Analyst
Jordan Hansen is a Commercial Analyst for Southland Property Tax Consultants, Inc. He is licensed as a Property Tax Consultant by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and primarily focuses on annual valuation analysis for commercial real estate. Before joining Southland in 2020, Jordan was a former employee of the Tarrant Appraisal District where he gained experience in commercial property valuation of all types, including office buildings, industrial warehouses, retail and multi-family. He later specialized in complex properties where he was tasked with the valuation of the Fort Worth Central Business District, hospitals and golf courses. Jordan's experience has attributed to his expertise in the property tax appeals process and Equal and Uniform property Appeals. Jordan Hansen received a degree in Finance and Accounting from Abilene Christian University's College of Business Administration in 2014

Michael Flynn - President

Job Titles:
  • President
As cofounder and President of Southland Property Tax Consultants, Inc., Flynn is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company. With over 35 years of experience in the property tax consulting arena, his duties include strategic planning, marketing and business development. After graduating from Jesuit College Preparatory School in Dallas, he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from The M.J. Neeley School of Business at Texas Christian University in 1985. Flynn is a member of the Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals, and is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation as a Senior Property Tax Consultant. Flynn currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Cotton Bowl Athletic Association, Davey O'Brien Foundation, Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, and the Stephen Breen Memorial Foundation. He is a past Board Member of Cancer Care of Tarrant County, ESPN Armed Forces Bowl, Greater Fort Worth Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Legatus, Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County, TCU Frog Club, and Past President of the TCU Lettermen's Association. Flynn has worked as a volunteer for Big Brothers and Sisters of Tarrant County, Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County and the Special Olympics.

Susan Gruppi

Job Titles:
  • Co - President M2G Ventures