Who We Are
Aviation Tax Planning Team
Co-Founder
Daniel Cheung, CPA
Daniel Cheung is the principal and co-founder of Aviation Tax Consultants, LLC. He is a certified public accountant who specializes in aviation tax compliance matters. Daniel is a frequent speaker at aviation events and aviation tax conferences, and a regular contributor to aviation trade journals. He received his B.S. Degree in Accounting from Indiana University in 1989.
Daniel was born and raised in Hong Kong and has been a naturalized Hoosier since 1985. He resides in Phoenix, Arizona with his wife and enjoys spending his off-time traveling, golfing, and attending sporting events around the world.
In January 2023, Daniel joined the Board of Directors for Angel Flight West, an organization that delivers health and hope using donated flights to serve those with healthcare or other compelling human needs. In 2024 he was awarded the Champion of Public Benefit Flying by the NAA for his dedication and unwavering support of charitable aviation.
Interview with Flying Magazine Business Air TV – November 2022
Jetcraft Jetsream interview with Daniel Cheung – July 2017
Indiana CPA Society Interview with Daniel Cheung – June 2016
Tax Advisor
KJ McCarter, CPA
KJ joined Aviation Tax Consultants in the spring of 2021. He is a certified public accountant and assists with tax analysis, business development, and client management.
KJ graduated with highest distinction from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, earning his B.S. in Accounting and Finance. He began his career at a Big 4 public accounting firm in Chicago before accepting an advisory role here at ATC.
KJ resides in Chicago, Illinois with his wife Alex and enjoys golfing, snow skiing, and spending time with his friends and family.
KJ McCarter & Kyle Kamman on E3 Aviation Podcast – February 2023
KJ McCarter Interview on Jet Life Podcast with Tom Lelyo – May 2024
KJ McCarter Interview with David T. Yu – August 2024
Tax Advisor
Kyle Kamman
Kyle joined Aviation Tax Consultants in the fall of 2017. He attended Ball State University where he played football and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business, with concentrations in Marketing and Entrepreneurship. Kyle earned his Master of Science in Taxation from the University of Cincinnati in the Summer of 2022.
Kyle is an advisor who specializes in aviation tax compliance matters for our clients. He excels in growing and building relationships with aircraft owners, sales professionals, and others in our expanding industry.
Kyle resides in Indiana with his wife Maggie, two growing boys, and golden retrievers. He enjoys recreational sports, boating, golfing, and spending time with his family.
KJ McCarter & Kyle Kamman on E3 Aviation Podcast – February 2023
Tax Compliance Team
Attorney
Jonathan R. Reynolds
Jon has been with ATC since 2003. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and is a Graduate of the University of San Francisco School Of Law. Jon has over 25 years experience as an attorney, including 9 years in private practice and 16 years as General Counsel for a major consumer products company.
Tax Compliance Advisor
Cody Cheung
Cody received his B.A. in Business Management from Taylor University. He joined ATC in the spring of 2021 and assists with client communication, file analysis and organization, and business development.
Cody enjoys cooking, spending time with friends, and participating in recreational athletic leagues in his free time.
Tax Compliance Advisor
Lindsey Crose
Lindsey joined the ATC team in the fall of 2022. She graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Human Factors. Prior to becoming an advisor, the majority of her professional career was spent flying King Airs in the Middle East for the US Government.
Lindsey aids clients with flight log reviews, year-end deductibility reports, and tracking various state requirements and exemptions.
She resides in Phoenix, Arizona with her husband and children. In her spare time, Lindsey enjoys traveling, reading, trying new foods, and spending time with her family.
Customer Service Team
Chief Operations Officer
Lisa McCarter
Lisa joined ATC in 2004 bringing along with her a strong background in business, finance, and technology. Her previous experience includes eleven years in the financial services industry, where she held positions in human resources, marketing, office management, and information technology. She holds her B.S. and her M.B.A from the Indiana University School of Business.
Lisa resides in Columbus, Indiana where she enjoys traveling, reading, boating on the lake where she lives, and spending time with her adult children and grandchildren.
Director of Client Relations
Yolanda Robinson-Earls
Yolanda is our Director of Client Relations and has been with Aviation Tax Consultants since our inception in 2003. She handles communications and various compliance functions for our clients.
Yolanda holds a B.S. Degree in Communications from Bradley University and prior to joining ATC, she had over 15 years of experience in the accounting industry. She currently resides with her husband James in Phoenix, AZ.
Client Relations Associate
Madi Newkirk
Madi joined ATC in August of 2019 and is a graduate of the Indiana University School of Business with her B.S. in Accounting. She assists ATC clients with various compliance, documentation, and accounting needs.
Madi resides in Columbus, Indiana with her husband Jared and enjoys spending her free time with her two dogs, exercising and hunting.
Client Relations Associate
William J. Richardson
William joined Aviation Tax Consultants in the summer of 2022. He earned his Associates in Business Administration from Ivy Tech Community College. As a Client Relations Associate, he aids ATC clients and employees in executing various compliance, documentation, and administrative processes.
William lives in Columbus, Indiana and enjoys fishing, reading, horseback riding, and playing the cello.
Client Relations Associates
Client Relations Team
Jocelyn, Josh, and Joanna joined ATC in 2024 as client relations associates assisting clients with various compliance, documentation, and accounting needs.
Jocelyn resides with her two year old daughter and two cats. In her free time she loves spending time with her friends and family and enjoys taking small trips here and there.
In his free time, Josh enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, and traveling throughout Mexico.
Joanna resides with her husband and three kids. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and camping together.
In Memoriam
