Who We Are
Fred McCarter
Fred was the founder of Aviation Tax Consultants, LLC (ATC), a business which utilized 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 passed away in September of 2022 after an 18 month battle with Glioblastoma, a rare type of brain cancer. He is deeply missed by everyone at ATC and the family he loved so well. Fred and his wife Lisa had 3 children and 4 grandchildren and Fred was their biggest supporter in any goals or dreams they had. Fred was all about living life to its fullest. A lot of people dream about doing things; Fred DID them. His dreams included: being the owner of his own company, a private pilot, a race car driver, a football coach that took his team to many championship games, living on a lake, owning some hunting land, taking family trips, and traveling on hunting adventures. He achieved all these dreams and many more.
We will continue to honor his legacy at ATC by working hard, playing hard, dreaming big and living life to its fullest.
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. She enjoys traveling, reading, boating on the lake where she lives, and spending time with her adult children and 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 resides with her husband, James, 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 Chicago, Illinois with his wife Alex 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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