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Meet IPTs President

Jeff McGhehey, CMI, serves as Senior Manager, Indirect Tax at The Home Depot, where he brings extensive experience in sales tax, indirect tax operations, compliance, audit, tax systems, research, and tax-exempt customer processes. During his more than 15 years with The Home Depot, Jeff has held multiple roles across the indirect tax team, including Director, Indirect Tax, with responsibilities spanning North American sales/use/VAT systems, compliance and audit, property tax, business license, unclaimed property, sales tax systems, research, and tax-exempt customer processes. 

Before joining The Home Depot, Jeff served as Senior Manager, State & Local Tax at Office Depot, where his work included sales tax audit and compliance, tax research, large tax-exempt customer database management, FAS 5 non-income tax reserves, and state income tax compliance. He also supported project management efforts related to in-sourcing and outsourcing tax processes, including Oracle/Taxware implementation. 

Earlier in his career, Jeff was a Manager in State & Local Tax at Grant Thornton LLP, advising on sales/use tax consulting, tax credits and incentives, and state income tax compliance. He began his tax career with the Kansas Department of Revenue as a sales/use tax auditor, developing strengths in the manufacturing and construction industries. Jeff earned his B.S. in Finance and Accounting from Kansas State University. 

A dedicated IPT member since 2004, Jeff earned his Certified Member of the Institute designation in 2013. He was elected to IPT’s Board of Governors and now serves as IPT President, bringing to the role a well-rounded perspective shaped by experience in government, public accounting, and corporate tax leadership.

Jeff resides in Delray Beach, Florida. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, spending time with friends, and cheering for the Kansas City Chiefs.

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IPT Announces 2026-2027 Officers and Board Members

IPT Board of Governors


The Institute for Professionals in Taxation (IPT) announced the election of its 2026-2027 officers and Board of Governors during the Institute’s Annual Meeting of Members, held June 23, 2026, in Honolulu, Hawaii.

IPT’s 2026-2027 officers are:
• President: Jeffrey S. McGhehey, CMI, The Home Depot 
• First Vice President: Jan A. Nash, CMI, Tyson Foods, Inc. 
• Second Vice President: Joshua E. Estes, CMI, Esq., Estes & Banks, PC

The following members were elected to serve three-year terms on the IPT Board of Governors:
• Sandra J. Jacobs, CMI, KPMG LLP 
• J. Kieran Jennings, CMI, Esq., CRE, Siegel Jennings Co., L.P.A. 
• Joshua Sigmon, CMI, MBA, Compass Group USA 

“We are pleased to welcome IPT’s newly elected officers and Board members,” said Chris G. Muntifering, CMI, IPT Executive Director. “As IPT enters its next chapter, their leadership and experience will help guide the Institute’s continued growth, expand opportunities for member engagement, and strengthen the educational programs and professional community that have defined IPT for the past five decades.”

The 2026-2027 leadership transition follows IPT’s golden anniversary and 50th Annual Conference. Additional members of the 2026-2027 IPT Board of Governors include Montgomery E. Brantley, CMI; Rodney L. Cole, CMI; Kristina Friedman, CMI; Martin Guenther, CMI, MAI; Minah C. Hall, CCIP, Esq.; and Melissa J-L Myers, CMI. 

About IPT: The Institute for Professionals in Taxation, founded in 1976, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional association serving over 7,000 members representing approximately 1,200 corporations, firms, and taxpayers throughout the United States and Canada. IPT is dedicated to the uniform and equitable administration of state and local property taxes, sales and use taxes, state income taxes, and credits and incentives. Learn more at ipt.org. 

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10 Jul 2026IPT Member News
IPT Board of Governors
The Institute for Professionals in Taxation (IPT) announced the election of its 2026-2027 officers and Board of Governors during the Institute’s Annual Meeting of Members, held June 23, 2026, in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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2026 IPT Sales Tax Symposium

2026 IPT Sales Tax Symposium

JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes
Orlando, Florida
September 27 – September 30, 2026

Sales Tax Simplified: The Leading Annual Event for Sales & Use Tax Professionals

Join sales tax professionals from across the country for the 2026 IPT Sales Tax Symposium, the premier annual event for advanced sales and use tax education. 

Whether you are newer to sales and use tax or have years of experience, the 2026 Sales Tax Symposium offers the education and professional perspective needed to stay current in the field.

Register Now:
Early registration is available through August 10, 2026.

IPT Member Rate:
$995 before August 10, 2026
$1,095 after August 10, 2026

Non-Member Rate:
$1,495 before August 10, 2026
$1,595 after August 10, 2026

Why Attend
The 2026 symposium is designed to help attendees strengthen their understanding of today’s most important sales and use tax issues. Over the course of four days, sessions will cover recent developments, legal updates, hot topics, and practical considerations affecting tax departments, advisors, and practitioners nationwide. 

The Sales Tax Symposium is created and led by experienced sales and use tax professionals from across the industry, giving attendees instruction grounded in the day-to-day work of the profession.
Who Should Attend

The 2026 IPT Sales Tax Symposium is designed for SALT professionals at every stage of their career, including corporate tax professionals, consultants, advisors, attorneys, and others working in sales and use tax.

This program is open to IPT members and non-members seeking advanced education, practical insight, and access to a national network of tax professionals.

Networking Opportunities
Attendees will have opportunities to connect, exchange ideas, and build relationships with peers from across the country who work through many of the same sales and use tax questions and challenges.

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IPT’s New CMIs

Congratulations to New CMIs

IPT’s Board of Governors has bestowed the CMI designation to the following members, after they successfully completed the necessary education, experience, and testing requirements.

IPT’s Board of Governors has bestowed the CMI designation to the following members, after they successfully completed the necessary education, experience, and testing requirements. 

Please join IPT in congratulating the following members for achieving the CMI designation!

CMI - Sales Tax
• Emily Bauer, CMI – KPMG LLP 
• Sarah Chi, CMI – PwC
• Kristen Hale, CMI – Hilton Worldwide 
• Christine Jao, CMI – DoorDash

CMI - Property Tax
• Molly Phelan, CRE, CMI – Siegel Jennings - Property Tax Law


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Join a diverse community of more than 6,600 members and achieve educational excellence, earn professional certification, and gain access to a world-class network. With IPT, you can advocate for equitable administration of state and local taxes, participate in volunteer opportunities to grow your leadership skills, and establish a stronger professional reputation by participating on our committees.

09 Jul 2026IPT Member News
New CMIs
IPT’s Board of Governors has bestowed the CMI designation to the following members.
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Get Involved with IPT

The IPT community Is Ready for You

Join a diverse community of more than 6,600 members and achieve educational excellence, earn professional certification, and gain access to a world-class network. With IPT, you can advocate for equitable administration of state and local taxes, participate in volunteer opportunities to grow your leadership skills, and establish a stronger professional reputation by participating on our committees.