The people behind the work.

Patrick Moran is CEO and co-founder of Royse. He works with business owners and financial leaders on tax incentives, business strategy and operational questions, drawing on experience in petroleum engineering, drilling operations, finance and tax services.

Patrick Keefe oversees operations at Royse, connecting client delivery, internal systems and service development. His work includes R&D tax credit calculation models, financial analysis and the processes that support the firm’s engagements.

Tracey Baird leads Royse’s tax credits and incentives practice. She has more than 20 years of experience advising businesses on R&D tax credits, research expenditure treatment, energy incentives and tax accounting methods.

Kevin Culver’s work at Royse focuses on corporate tax incentives. He has worked with executives, CPAs, engineers and attorneys on federal and state incentive matters across industries including engineering, agriculture, architecture and software.

Evelyn Solano supports Royse’s CEO and leadership team across executive priorities, business development, events and internal projects. She helps coordinate the people, information and follow-through needed to keep those efforts moving.

Nick Weiss works with cannabis and agriculture businesses to explore R&D tax credit opportunities and connect with Royse’s specialists. He brings more than a decade of experience in controlled environment agriculture, including cultivation technology and energy-efficient equipment.

Mike Moran is Royse’s General Counsel and a Certified Fraud Examiner. His background spans legal, executive, investigative and mediation work in business and government. He also contributes to professional education and discussions of fraud, compliance and organizational oversight.

Ozzy Sharif manages R&D tax credit projects at Royse. He works with clients to understand technical development, document the activities under review and connect project records with financial information. His industry experience includes manufacturing, energy, software and technology.

Mikala Patsilevas supports clients throughout Royse’s R&D tax credit studies and assists with the assessment of research activities. Her background in biological research and wildlife conservation informs her interest in biotechnology, agriculture and life sciences.

Zac McClenahan works with companies and strategic partners on R&D tax credit opportunities. His experience covers both business development and R&D study work, helping him connect an initial client conversation with the questions a technical review needs to address.

Gregg Dyakon is a founding member of Royse. He brings an engineering background to energy efficiency and real estate incentive work, including cost segregation and Section 179D studies. His experience also includes residential energy analysis and Section 45L.