Who We Are

Fred McCarter

Fred is the founder of Aviation Tax Consultants, LLC (ATC), a business which utilizes his many years of experience in tax consulting. After graduating from Indiana University with a B.S. Degree in Accounting, and spending a short time in public accounting, he started his first line of business specializing in property tax consulting. In 2003, he became aware of the need for specialized consulting for people who are purchasing general aviation aircraft and started Aviation Tax Consultants (ATC) to fill the need.

Fred resides in Columbus, Indiana with his wife, Lisa.  In his spare time, he enjoys racing micro sprint cars, deer hunting, and spending time with his 3 adult children and grandchildren.

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Daniel Cheung, CPA

Daniel Cheung is a principal and co-founder of Aviation Tax Consultants, LLC.  He is a certified public accountant who specializes in aviation tax compliance matters. He has established great working relationships within the general aviation community with business aircraft owners, pilots and aircraft sales professionals.  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 he has been a naturalized Hoosier since 1985.  He resides in Phoenix, Arizona and manages the Scottsdale Airport office.  He enjoys spending his off-time traveling, golfing and attending sporting events around the world.

Daniel recently joined the Board of Directors of Angel Flight West, an organization that delivers health and hope using donated flights to serve those with healthcare or other compelling human needs.

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 

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Lisa McCarter

Lisa joined ATC in 2004 bringing along with her a strong background in business, finance, and technology. Her previous experience includes 11 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 with her husband Fred. She enjoys traveling,  boating on the lake where they live, and spending time with their adult children and 4 grandchildren. 

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Jonathan R. Reynolds

Jon Reynolds 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. Jon has been with ATC since 2003.

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Yolanda Robinson

Yolanda Robinson is our Director of Client Relations and has been with Aviation Tax Consultants since our inception in 2003. She handles client 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 has an adult son and resides in Phoenix, AZ.

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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 continues to grow and build relationships with aircraft owners, sales professionals, and others in our growing 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.

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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 with her husband Jared and enjoys spending her free time with her two dogs, exercising and hunting.

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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 at ATC.

KJ resides in Columbus, Indiana and enjoys golfing, snow skiing, and spending time with friends and family.

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Cody Cheung

Cody received his B.A. in Business Management from Taylor University. Cody 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.

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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, IN and enjoys fishing, reading, horseback riding, and playing cello.

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