Prior to joining PTA, Mr. Bennett was the Regional Manager-Property Tax for Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. (CCE), based in Los Angeles, California, where he was responsible for all property tax matters on production (bottling plants) and warehouse/distribution properties in 16 western states. Prior to joining CCE in May 2000, Mr. Bennett was a Principal in the property tax practice for Arthur Andersen LLP in Los Angeles, California, specializing in the assessment review and appeals of real and personal property.

Mr. Bennett’s experience includes property tax representation of hotels, golf courses, industrial/manufacturing properties, office buildings, shopping centers, alternative energy projects and state/centrally assessed properties. He has also testified on property tax issues before numerous jurisdictions at the county, state and federal level. From 1971 to 1990, he was employed by Santa Fe Railway Company working in the property tax department.

Mr. Bennett has held memberships in several property tax and professional associations including, former Director and Executive Committee member Arizona Tax Research Association, former Director and Executive Committee member California Taxpayers Association, former Chairman of the California Legislative Committee of the Western States Association of Property Tax Representatives, American Planners Association and the International Association of Assessing Officers. He is also currently serving on the City of Chino Hills, California Planning Commission.

Mr. Bennett holds the professional designation (CMI),Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation and from 2002 to 2005 he served on it’s Board of Governors. In June 2004, he was presented with the IPT Distinguished Service Award for his service to the organization and tax profession.