About Us
OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
Rich Rigby
Williams Companies
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
Bwembya Chikolwa
Lumen Technologies
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
Dmitriy Matsyshen
T-Mobile
SECRETARY
Allison Morgan
DirectTV
TREASURER
Kari J. Randall
NorthWestern Energy
DIRECTORS
2024 Gerry White
Carrie Hoogendoorn
George Stavrou
2025 Christian Altenburger
Shawn Swanson
2026 Steven Ingram
John Reed
What is WSATR
PURPOSE
- The Western States Association of Tax Representatives (WSATR) was organized to facilitate the exchange and dissemination of information, ideas and experiences in the field of ad valorem taxation.
- Develop and encourage mutual understanding and cooperation both among the members of this Association and with public officials charged with the duties of administering the laws governing taxation.
- Promote and encourage just, fair, impartial and equitable taxation practices.
ORGANIZATION AND MEMBERSHIP
Membership in WSATR is open to all Property Tax Professionals who are employees of an entity that is subject to ad valorem taxation in a member state. Member states are Alaska,
Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho,
Hawaii, Montana,
Nevada, New Mexico,
Oregon,
Washington, Texas, Utah, Washington and
Wyoming.
FINANCES
WSATR is financed primarily from annual dues assessed to members.
Efficiency
We guarantee mutual
cooperation.
Expertise
We have many years of experience in Ad Valorem Taxation.
Discretion
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